The Illinois State School Code Health Law, Section 665, requires that a child have a complete physical examination, including mandated immunizations, upon entrance into kindergarten.
 

Kindergarten Requirements

Physical Examination with immunizations - these are due before the first day of the school year. Student exclusion begins on October 15th if not turned in according to Illinois School Code.

PHYSICAL EXAM MUST INCLUDE:
• Health History completed and signed by parent/guardian.
• Completed Immunization record signed by physician and include the following Immunizations:
  1 - Polio: 4 or more doses intervals no less than 4 weeks apart and the last dose received on or after the 4th birthday. A 4th dose is not necessary if the 3rd dose was administered after the age of 4yrs or older and 6 months after the previous dose.
  2 - Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP/DTaP): 4 or more doses with the last dose received on and after the 4th birthday
  3 - Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 2 doses MMR on or after the 1st Birthday and the second dose no less than 4 wks after the first dose, or provided lab evidence of immunity.
  4 - Varicella: 2 doses on or after the first birthday and second dose no less than 4 weeks after the first dose. 
Physicians must address Diabetes Screening and Lead Risk Questionnaire portion of physical.

Eye Exams are due before the first day of the school year. The student will have their report card held if not turned in by Oct. 15th.

Dental Exams are due before the first day of the school year. The student will have their report card held if not turned in by May 15th.