It is the duty of each school superintendent, whether of a public, private or parochial school, to cause to be prepared a record showing the required immunization status of every child enrolled in or attending a school under his jurisdiction. These records must be kept current and available to the public health authorities. The name of any parent or guardian who neglects or refuses to permit his child to be immunized against diseases as required by rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall be reported by the school superintendent to the director of the health services division [public health division] of the health and environment department [department of health].

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-5-4

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.