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FILE:
JBCA
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STUDENTS ATTENDANCE/SCHOOL ADMISSIONS RESIDENT STUDENTS
A child who does not live with his or her parents may be considered a
"resident" for educational purposes of the district where he or she
resides in the following circumstances:
- Where the child is placed in a licensed home by
court order or by court direction;
- Where the child is placed in a licensed home by a
child placement agency; or
- Where the child, whose parents or legal guardians
are unable to provide a home for him or her, is placed in a licensed
home or a relative's home for the purpose of securing a "suitable
home" for the child, and not for an educational purpose.
The Board shall require proof of residency for
registration in the district. Parents may furnish any three of the
following documents: (a) driver's license; (b) current utility bill;
(c) Medicaid card; (d) statement from landlord; (e) letter from
employer; or (f) voter registration card.
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NOTE: |
Note: The Attorney General has ruled that a
properly executed power of attorney for a child placed with a relative for
educational purposes does not become a resident of the school district in
which the relative resides, nor does a child placed with a person other
than a relative. (OAG, 1975-1976, No. 5004) |
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LEGAL REFERENCE: |
General School Laws: 380.1148, MCL 700.405;
MSA 27.5405 |
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ADOPTED: |
11-14-89 |
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The Benton Harbor Area
Schools, Berrien County, Michigan
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