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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a co-worker who did not think twice at enrolling his DS at a HRC Middle School.  He was divorced.  Wife had custody.  He lived in DC.  Wife lived in MD.

Just b/c Dad lives in DC does not make you a resident.  [/quote]

Agree. But better than neither parent in DC.[/quote]

I think OSSE should require certified tax returns for all.  For divorced parents or parents who were never married, they should require a certified copy of the custody agreement so residency can be properly determined.  [/quote]

[u]The DC Code does not go this far.[/u] [b]Any parent or guardian who lives in DC can enroll their child in a DC public school, regardless of custody agreements. [/b]

Let's have OSSE enforce the rules on the books before we try to create new ones.  https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/38-308.html[/quote]

I just read the relevant sections of the DC Code - it's so loosy-goosy as to what DC residents can use to establish residency (https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/38-309.html) or attest to being the primary caregiver of the child (https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/38-310.html). The residency proof can easily be gamed by using a relative's address. The standard of proof to be a "primary caregiver"? A sworn oath under penalty of perjury.

The DC Code needs to change, as it's impossible to adequately enforce the current provisions in the Code. It's insane that lawmakers wrote a law that's so obviously easy to evade.[/quote]

Thanks for looking this up.  This code absolutely needs to be changed.  If you say you're a primary caregiver, we should be able to either look at your tax returns and see you claim the child as a dependent.  Or you need to produce court/legal records showing you as guardian or foster parent.  It's these kinds of loopholes that need to be fixed.  For kids of divorce, custody needs to show that the child resides in DC at least 51% of the time.  I understand people want to make exceptions for things, but if we do that, it just allows people to get around the system.  To enroll kids in DC schools, you need to show them as a dependent on your DC tax return, no exceptions, and those kids need to actually live in DC for at least 51% of the time. Sorry cheaters, but it's time to play by the rules![/quote]

I’m the PP from above who keeps mentioning guardianship fraud.  I think it’s a bigger loophole than fake residency documents.  Basically you just get grandma in DC to write a letter swearing child resides with her, and you’re good. It’s insane that it does not have to be an official legal document. [/quote]

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