Effective school year 2012 - 2013

Procedure Requirements for Proof of Residence

Sumner County School District

Parents/guardian is required to have one of the following upon school registration of your child:

1. Tennessee Picture Driver’s License with current address

2. Tennessee Picture ID with current address

Parent/guardian is required to have one of the following proofs of residency documents:

1.     Legal document/lease showing proof of residency (Notary public or typed/hand written letters from owners will not be accepted)

2.     Motor vehicle registration with current address.

3.     Current utility bill – electric, gas, water, telephone land lines, (cell phone bill not accepted)

4.     Current bank statement with current address

5.     Current employment records, example: as current check stub showing address

Sumner County School District will allow your child to register for classes with the understanding that the parent/guardian will have ten (10) school days to complete the above resident requirements. At the end of the school day, on the tenth (10) day, if the required documentation has not been turned into the school administrative office; your child will not be allowed to return to school until the documentation is complete. At this time the Truancy Division of Sumner County Schools will be notified that your child is truant from school.

Note: A Truancy Officer may verify your residence at any time during the current school year.