How to Fill Out Form MCH213G

Form MCH213G at a glance

What it is: The Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form is the Health Information Form, Comprehensive Physical Examination Report and Certification of Immunization.

Who signs: State law (Ref. Code of Virginia § 22.1-270) requires that your child is immunized and receives a comprehensive physical examination before entering public kindergarten or elementary school. The parent or guardian completes this page (Part I) of the form. The Medical Provider completes Part II and Part III of the form. This form must be completed no earlier than one year before your child's entry into school. Form must be signed and dated by the Medical Provider or Health Department Official in the appropriate box. The signature line must be completed. An electronic signature as well as a signature stamp is acceptable.⁠[2]

Part I is to be completed by the parent or guardian and reviewed for accuracy by the medical provider conducting the comprehensive physical examination.⁠[2]

A filled-in Form MCH213G example: a parent fills out Part I for a kindergartner

Form MCH213G example filled out, example: a parent fills out Part I for a kindergartner
Maria Sample fills out Part I of form MCH213G for her son. He enters kindergarten this fall and has private insurance. The picture shows Part I filled in; its names and figures are sample values. The boy has no pre-existing conditions or medications, so Box 1. Pre-Existing Conditions and Box 2. Medications stay empty. Maria does not ask to discuss confidential information, so Confidential information stays empty. The Parent or Legal Guardian 2 lines stay empty because Maria is the only parent or guardian listed. The Case Worker lines stay empty because the boy has no case worker. The Specialist lines stay empty because the boy sees no specialist. The Signature of Interpreter and its Date are left blank because no interpreter is needed. The picture leaves (do) and (do not) as printed; Maria marks one by hand on the printed page.

How to fill out Form MCH213G, box by box

Name of School and the student

Form MCH213G example filled out, name of School and the student

Enter the Name of School, the Current Grade and the Student's Name (Last First Middle).

Enter the Student's Date of Birth, Sex, State or Country of Birth and Main Language Spoken.

Student's Address, parents and the emergency contact

Form MCH213G example filled out, student's Address, parents and the emergency contact

Enter the Student's Address, City, State and Zip Code.

Enter the Name of Parent or Legal Guardian 1 with Phone and Work or Cell, the Name of Parent or Legal Guardian 2 with Phone and Work or Cell, and the Emergency Contact with Phone and Work or Cell. Enter the Hospital Preference.

Child's Health Insurance

Form MCH213G example filled out, child's Health Insurance

Under Child's Health Insurance, mark None, FAMIS Plus (Medicaid), FAMIS or Private/Commercial/ Employer Sponsored.

Box 1. Pre-Existing Conditions

Form MCH213G example filled out, box 1. Pre-Existing Conditions

Under Box 1. Pre-Existing Conditions, mark Yes and add Comments for each Condition. Please list Life Threatening Allergies.

Describe any other important health-related information about your child (Feeding tube, Trach, Oxygen support, Hearing aids, Dental appliance, Wheelchair, Hospitalizations, etc.).

Box 2. Medications

Form MCH213G example filled out, box 2. Medications

Under Box 2. Medications, List all prescription, emergency, over-the-counter, and herbal medications your child takes regularly (Home/ School): Medication Name, Dosage, Time Administered (Home/School) and Notes.

Confidential information

Form MCH213G example filled out, confidential information

Check here if you want to discuss confidential information with the school nurse or other school authority. Mark Yes or No.

Pediatrician, Specialist, Dentist and Case Worker

Form MCH213G example filled out, pediatrician, Specialist, Dentist and Case Worker

Provide the Name, Phone and Date of Last Appointment of the Pediatrician/primary care provider, the Specialist, the Dentist and the Case Worker (if applicable).

Authorization and signatures

Form MCH213G example filled out, authorization and signatures

I ___ (do) (do not) authorize my child's health care provider and designated provider of health care in the school setting to discuss my child's health concerns and/or exchange information pertaining to this form. This authorization will be in place until or unless you withdraw it. You may withdraw your authorization at any time by contacting your child's school. When information is released from your child's record, documentation of the disclosure is maintained in your child's health or scholastic record. Sign on the Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian line and enter the Date.

If your situation is different

The student's immunization records are attached

A copy of the immunization record signed or stamped by a physician or designee, registered nurse, or health department official indicating the dates of administration including month, day, and year of the required vaccines shall be acceptable in lieu of recording these dates on this form as long as the record is attached to this form.

Check if the student's Immunization Records are attached using a separate form signed by HCP

Please contact your local health department for assistance with foreign vaccine records.

Religious exemption

The Code of Virginia allows a child an exemption from receiving immunizations required for school attendance if the student or the student's parent/guardian submits an affidavit to the school's admitting official stating that the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the student's religious tenets or practices. Any student entering school must submit this affidavit on a CERTIFICATE OF RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION (Form CRE-1), which may be obtained at any local health department, school division superintendent's office or local department of social services.

Conditional enrollment

Complete the medical exemption or conditional enrollment section as appropriate to include signature and date. This section must be attached to Part I Health Information (to be filled out and signed by parent).

CONDITIONAL ENROLLMENT: As specified in the Code of Virginia § 22.1-271.2, B, I certify that this child has received at least one dose of each of the vaccines required by the State Board of Health for attending school and that this child has a plan for the completion of his/her requirements within the next 90 calendar days.

Common questions about Form MCH213G

Is there a deadline?

The physical examination must be completed by a qualified licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, and must be completed within 12 months prior to the date such child first enters public kindergarten or elementary school.⁠[2]

What am I certifying when I sign?

The Medical Provider or Health Department Official signs on the Signature of Medical Provider or Health Department Official line: "I certify that this child is ADEQUATELY OR AGE APPROPRIATELY IMMUNIZED in accordance with the MINIMUM requirements for attending school, child care or preschool prescribed by the State Board of Health's Regulations for the Immunization of School Children (Reference Section III)."

Sources

[1] Form MCH213G (reviewed 10/2020), School Entrance Health Form, Virginia Department of Health (the Official source link on this page).

[2] vdh.virginia.gov, who_may_file. Accessed October 31, 2026.

MCH213G PDF Details

The parent or guardian completes Part I. The Medical Provider completes Part II and Part III.

Before school entry: this form must be completed no earlier than one year before your child's entry into school.

Part III: a qualified licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant must complete Part III.

Part III exam: the exam must be done no longer than one year before entry into kindergarten or elementary school.

Part II signature: the form must be signed and dated by the Medical Provider or Health Department Official in the appropriate box.

Tuberculosis screening: CXR required if positive test for TB infection or TB symptoms.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameMCH213G
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields422
Avg. time to fill out60+ min
Edition10/2020
Who signsParent or Legal Guardian; Medical Provider or Health Department Official
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 2, 2026
Other namesMCH213G, MCH 213G, MCH-213-G, MCH 213 G, Virginia school health form, VA school entrance health form, Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form
Official sourceMCH213G (Rev 10/2020),