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Is proof of Corporation residency required for school registration?
Brownsburg School Corporation asks that proof of residency be presented at the time a student enrolls into school. Usually a current utility bill, lease or closing paperwork is provided. When a family is moving in with family members we have a Residency Affidavit that needs to be notarized as proof of residency. State law does not require any document with an address as a prerequisite to enrollment, but asking for any document to assist in determining legal settlement or right to attend school based on the location of the residence is appropriate. If the parent does not have documents or proof of residence, a child cannot be denied attendance for that reason alone. School officials have authority to investigate the residence of parents to ensure compliance with state law. IC 20-3-8-9 and IC 20-33-2-10(b).