The 2005 South Dakota Legislature repealed the TB skin test requirement for school students (SDCL 13-28-7.1) and school employees (SDCL 13-43-3) effective July 1, 2005. Therefore, new school students and new school employees are no longer be required to receive TB skin tests. This TB skin test repeal was recommended by the South Dakota Department of Health because school students and employees are at extremely low risk for TB. The Certificate of Immunization form for students and the School Employee Certification of Health form for employees have been revised to reflect these changes. The Department of Health will continue to target high-risk populations through other targeted TB screening efforts and will work with school districts as needed to protect students and employees.
If you have questions concerning this issue, please contact Kristin Rounds, Tuberculosis Control Program Coordinator at (605) 773-3737 or 1-800-592-1861 (in-state only).
