NOTE: As of March 9, 2023, some of the changes named below were suspended by the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will provide further guidance as quickly as possible. Stay tuned to Current Events for updates.
Student immunization requirements are changing for the 2023-24 school year, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) notified WCRIS. They say the changes were made to more closely align with national vaccine recommendations.
The most notable changes are adding the requirement of a bacterial meningitis vaccine and raising the grade level requirement for a tetanus vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccine is not on the list of required immunizations.
View a comparison of the current and updated requirements here. DHS has promised to send updated forms as they’re available. More information about immunizations can be found on page 47 of your WCRIS Legal Handbook.
