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I think PP confuses two different but equally contentious issues. Non DC residents attending DC schools (public and charter) and residency verification to determine school boundary status. But the discussion here revolves around the out of state problem. I imagine the audit doing both (i.e. looking at the DC tax withheld line on the pay stub as well as at the address)[/quote]

Good point, and there seems to be a lot of finger pointing about oob students at some in demand DCPS schools.  For example, Janney's lack of oob students in lower grades is a great source of pride to its parent community.  They're territorial about preserving primarily ib student population, and considering they 'recommend' a donation in excess of $500/student to fully fund their PTA budget (they'll gladly accept more btw), it's not surprising they'd like to keep a pool of families that can support the bells and whistles.

the non-DC resident issue seems most pronounced at charters where there is insufficient oversight, but I hear at least anecdotally of some DCPS schools being magnets for out of state address cheats.  Why DCPS you may ask?  It may be a better option than the out of state public option and more convenient for the parents, especially in younger grades.  It might also include early childhood, which is like free daycare to those who do not reside in DC.[/quote]

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