(a) Each school must maintain an accurate and current list of all students who:

1. (1) Have obtained an exemption from the vaccination requirements; and
2. (2) Are in the process of obtaining the vaccination requirements.

(b)

1. (1) If the Department of Health determines that a possibility of disease transmission exists, individuals who have an exemption or who are in the process of obtaining the vaccinations will be excluded from the school.
2. (2) Students who have had the disease as verified by appropriate serological testing will not be excluded from the school.

3. (3) Students who are excluded from school under this subsection shall not return to school until the:

   1. (A) Possibility of disease transmission has been controlled; and
   2. (B) Department approves the return.
4. (4) Students who are excluded from school under this subsection shall not be dismissed or dropped from the attendance records of the school or school district in accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-18-213(f).
5. (5) Absences accrued due to exclusion under this subsection shall be counted as excused or unexcused absences in accordance with the school’s attendance policy.