In West Fargo, 42 students were excluded from school for not complying with immunization requirements, according to district spokeswoman Heather Leas.
The number of exclusions wasn't as high in Fargo, where 18 students were excluded district-wide.
In the Bismarck School District, the Bismarck Tribune reported that 50 students were excluded Monday, Oct. 1, which was the statewide deadline requiring districts to exclude students from class until they meet immunization requirements, or have an exemption on file.
If a student has an immunization appointment scheduled, the student can stay in school and staff will follow up with the family after the appointment to confirm the immunization was administered.
She said required vaccines are based on birthdays and the district sends letters to parents reminding them to update immunization records.
School officials in Bismarck said the dozens of exclusions there were due in part to a new state requirement regarding the meningococcal vaccine.
In previous years, students entering seventh and 10th grades needed only one dose, but now a second dose is required for juniors and seniors. »
