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SJCSD Residency and Guardianship Policy Residency Policy The residence of the student shall be the primary residence of the student's parent/guardian, the custodial parent/guardian with whom the student maintains primary residence, or of either parent when custody is shared and mutually agreed upon. Students who have been adjudicated to be dependent or delinquent pursuant to Chapter 39, Florida Statutes, shall be assigned by the Superintendent to that school best meeting the special needs of the student in consultation with representatives of the Department of Children and Family Services or other person or agency having responsibility for the welfare of the student.  Homeless children shall have access to a free public education in St. Johns County Schools and will be admitted to a school where they live or their families live, or as assigned by the Superintendent based upon student needs. Proof of Residency A principal or Superintendent designee shall require reasonable proof of residency given by a parent/guardian or adult student.   Reasonable proof of the primary residence for current homeowners shall include one of the following documents: certificate of occupancy, mortgage deed, homestead exemption, mortgage statement, property tax record, and at least one other form of appropriate documentation (electric bill preferred).  If the parent/guardian receives a homestead exemption at one residence, it will be presumed that the exempt property is the primary residence of the student unless shown otherwise by competent and substantial evidence.   Reasonable proof of primary residence for current renters shall include one of the following documents:  rent/lease agreement, notarized Affidavit of Ownership, and at least one other form of appropriate documentation (electric bill preferred).   When families are residing with another family and are not renters then reasonable proof includes a notarized Affidavit of Residency, notarized Affidavit of Ownership, and appropriate proof of residency for the homeowner.    In all cases the Superintendent reserves the right to make an independent investigation and to make the final determination as to the residence or guardianship of a student. ~Homeless children, with or without a parent or legal guardian, and unaccompanied youth shall be granted an exemption from the requirement of providing reasonable proof of residency. Guardianship Policy Pursuant to School Board Rule 5.05, students who reside with a person who is not the student’s parent(s), shall present a court order appointing the person with whom they reside as either the legal guardian or legal custodian or shall present other proper documentation from a state or federal agency placing the child with the person with whom they reside.  If such court order or documentation has not been issued at the time of enrollment, the person with whom the student resides shall present a notarized statement to the enrolling officer of intent to seek such court order and shall provide such documentation within thirty (30) days of the student’s enrollment.  Failure to present satisfactory proof, as outlined above shall require the automatic withdrawal of the student.   Homeless Homeless children, as defined by s(12) 10003.01 F.S., without a parent or legal guardian, or unaccompanied youth shall be granted an exemption from the requirements of this section on legal guardianship.  If a child or unaccompanied youth attempts to register without a parent or legal guardian, school personnel shall attempt to determine whether the child is homeless in accordance with Florida law.