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4. Florida Certificate of Immunization. (Refer to Immunization Requirements section).

According to Florida Statute § 1003.01(12) and State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03411(1)(s),
students who are without a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, are considered
children and youths who are experiencing homelessness. Pursuant to the McKinney-Vento
Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2001 (Section 725) 42 U.S.C.A. §
11432(g)(3)(A)-(C), these children are to be enrolled immediately in the school that meets the
best interest of the student. Arrangements are to be made for immunizations, transportation,
and all other school services. Appropriate student, school, and grade level placement, as well as
completion of required immunizations and physical examination, shall occur within 30 school
days of enrollment. Refer to School Board Policy 5.74 entitled Students Experiencing
Homelessness and Florida Statute § 1003.21(1)(f) for procedures relating to the enrollment of
these students.

When a student is not living with a biological or adoptive parent, and is registering for a school
based on residence and is not experiencing homelessness, a person acting as parent must
complete the Affidavit of Person Acting as Parent (PBSD 1543). See School Board Policy 5.011(8)
for guidelines regarding the use of this form.

A student who is emancipated, as described within School Board Policy 5.072, and provides
sufficient documentation to the principal is not required to live in a residence with an adult
authority as a condition of admission to school.

The SDPBC New and Returning Student Registration Form (PBSD 0636), must be completed by
the parent(s), signed, and returned to school at the beginning of each school year or when the
student enters the SDPBC. This form is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and
Portuguese.

Additionally, schools must meet the language needs of parent(s) at all relevant stages of the
registration process in a timely manner to ensure meaningful access to their students’
educational opportunities. Sources of language assistance include; bilingual school staff,
Community Language Facilitators, District translators and Language Line Services. Language
Line can be accessed by contacting the District Translators at (561)357-5988. Furthermore,
schools with parent(s) needing additional language assistance can contact the Welcome Center
at: (561)357-7681.

acceptable documents, as well as exceptions to providing proof of residence within School Board Polices 5.011 and 5.74. In
cases where the family is unable to provide two documents verifying proof of residence, an Affidavit of Residence (PBSD 1866)
shall be completed by the parent. Additionally, schools must meet the language needs of parent(s) at all relevant stages of the
registration process in a timely manner to ensure meaningful access to their students’ educational opportunities.

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