R6-12-315. Immunization

A. The Department shall require each parent or NPCR to verify that the child is immunized, when the parent or NPCR applies for or receives CA on behalf of a dependent child. B. The Department shall require this verification at the initial interview and at each review. Acceptable verification shall include: 1. The parent or NPCR’s written statement; or 2. A written statement from a physician, hospital, or clinic. C. When the parent or NPCR is unable to verify the child’s immunizations at the initial interview, the Department shall inform the parent or NPCR that verification of the child’s immunization will be required at the next review. D. When a parent or NPCR is unable to verify the child’s immunization at the review, the Department shall impose the progressive sanction penalties as specified in R6-12-316.