FOR ALL CALIFORNIA PARENTS: File your PBE before January 1, 2016 - only 15 school days left!
http://avoiceforchoice.org/get-exempt/
A Personal Belief Exemption (PBE) filed with a school before January 1, 2016 will allow children to utilize the "grandfather" clause in CA SB277, for the upcoming school year of 2016/2017.
The "grandfather" clause will exempt children from the mandatory vaccinations who are entering childcare or preschool and Kindergarten by June of 2016 and children within the "checkpoint" grad spans of TK/K thru 6th grade or 7th thru 12th grade.
NOTE: A Voice for Choice recommends EVERYONE file a PBE before January 1, 2016, even if your child is entering Kindergarten or 7th grade OR if they are up-to-date OR if they have a medical exemption, in case the law is disputed or changed OR the current school vaccine schedule is added to.
What you need to do NOW:
- Print and Complete the PBE form (links to other languages below) or write your own PBE Affidavit (per per SEC. 2. 120335. (b) (11) (g) – GetExempt.com Sample Letter).
- Take it to a health professional (MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, Naturopathic Doctor, or Credentialed School Nurse) and have them sign it.
- Print and complete the form to opt out of having your child's private health information shared on the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) and email it to CAIRHelpDesk@cdph.ca.gov.
- Take the PBE AND the Opt Out form to your child's school and have them sign and date them confirming receipt and make a copy for you to keep.
GetExempt.com also has a letter you can adapt and submit at the same time, further clarifying your position. - Parents do not have to submit the PBE form if they are not comfortable with the language.
Parents can write their own letter SB-277 Public health: vaccinations per SEC. 2. 120335. (b) (11) (g) (1) A pupil who, prior to January 1, 2016, submitted a letter or affidavit on file at a private or public elementary or secondary school, child day care center, day nursery, nursery school, family day care home, or development center stating beliefs opposed to immunization shall be allowed enrollment to any private or public elementary or secondary school, child day care center, day nursery, nursery school, family day care home, or development center within the state until the pupil enrolls in the next grade span. - By law, your school MUST accept your PBE (Personal Belief Exemption) or "Letter of Affidavit" through the end of 2015. These will remain valid until a pupil reaches the next "checkpoint" of TK/K or 7th grade. The California Department of Health Letter clearly states this, however the California Department of Public Instruction has failed to properly communicate this to the County Boards of Education and school districts throughout the state.
- Remember: Families can also OPT OUT of having their child's private health information shared on the California Immunization Registry (CAIR)
You MUST file the CAIR opt out form ANNUALLY English : Spanish
For more information, contact the CAIR Help Desk
at 800‐578‐7889 or CAIRHelpDesk@cdph.ca.gov
SB 277 Mandatory Vaccine Law Does Not Apply To:
- Students in home-based private schools.
- Students enrolled in an independent study program who do not receive classroom-based instruction.
- Access to special education and related services specified in an IEP (Individualized Education Program) cannot be denied.
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