Additional Registration Information

Children and youth who are experiencing homelessness have the following rights guaranteed under the mckinney-vento act students have the right to be immediately enrolled and to participate in school without providing any documents, such as proof of residency, immunizations, school records, or other documents normally needed for enrollment. 

 IMMUNIZATION RECORDS/LAST PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

- According to New York State Law and the District Policy, Immunization Records should be provided.  Also, New York State Education Law requires a Health Certificate to be Furnished for each Student upon Entrance.

 CUSTODY PAPERS (IF APPLICABLE)

- In Case of Divorce, Separation, or Legal Guardianship, Please Provide Court Documents Concerning Custody of Child Signed by a Judge (as well as any Restraining Orders Currently in Effect).  If no such Court Documents Exist, Please Request and Complete the Affidavit of Legal Guardianship or Custody/Control Forms.

 REPORT CARD/OTHER SCHOOL RECORDS

- If the child is transferring from another school district, the last report card and/or previous school records should be provided.

 IEP

-If the child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Plan (504), a copy should be provided.