Other exceptions include where minors have completed a four-year high school, absences for religious observance and education, or where it can be shown that the caretaker is unable to control the child, or other exceptions as allowed by the rules and practices of the public schools. You should call the school and notify the child's teacher that your grandchild will be absent due to illness or an emergency. Check the practices in your area for notifying the school of a child's absence. You should check with your grandchild's school to see what guidelines are followed in that school. Some school districts may require proof of a physical examination and current TB test.
Most state laws require children to be immunized against certain diseases.
Check the Education Law or the Public Health Law to see what immunizations are needed to enroll a child in your state. Children may be exempt from the immunization requirement for medical reasons and because of religious reasons. Children may also be excused from the immunization requirements if a licensed doctor certifies that immunization may be detrimental to the child's health. Children may attend public, private or other approved schools. These programs include Head Start, Early Childhood Education, and pre-kindergarten programs.