Immunization Exemption FAQ
Posted Date: 02/13/26 (02:50 PM)
Dear Oakfield-Alabama School Community Members:
We understand that there have been several questions recently regarding the process for immunization medical exemptions. We have developed a dedicated FAQ page for your information and have included some of the most frequently asked questions below:
Q: Should the District accept a medical exemption form without any further review?
A: No. If the medical exemption form does not specify the immunization, the specific contraindication/precaution, and the date the exemption ends then the form must be reviewed and additional information obtained.
Q: May a school nurse access immunization records of students living in the District?
A: Yes. The NYS Department of Health controls which records a district has access to. The school nurse is permitted by regulation to view those records and to run reports using those records.
Q: Does the Board of Education have the authority to overturn the decision to deny a medical exemption request?
A: No.
Q: Does the Board of Education hire an attorney to keep students out of school once a decision to deny the medical exemption request is made?
A: No.
A: No. If the medical exemption form does not specify the immunization, the specific contraindication/precaution, and the date the exemption ends then the form must be reviewed and additional information obtained.
Q: May a school nurse access immunization records of students living in the District?
A: Yes. The NYS Department of Health controls which records a district has access to. The school nurse is permitted by regulation to view those records and to run reports using those records.
Q: Does the Board of Education have the authority to overturn the decision to deny a medical exemption request?
A: No.
Q: Does the Board of Education hire an attorney to keep students out of school once a decision to deny the medical exemption request is made?
A: No.
To view the complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, please click here or go to the District Website at oahornets.org and choose the "Community" tab to view the Immunization FAQ Document.
If you have a question that has not yet been addressed, you may email it for consideration at: questions@oahornets.org
Sincerely,
Rob Banzer,
Interim Superintendent