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[quote=Anonymous]FCPS administrator here--yes, the affidavit is another alternative. If a child was born in another country and the document was lost or unavailable, the affidavit is accepted. As PP said, it is about determining age.

There are plenty of staff who are available to help parents understand this. We have a bilingual parent liaison and office staff members. Families are often connected to other family members and/or have connections through church to learn about registering their child for school. Finally, almost all the parents have jobs and are motivated to get their kids into school if for no other reason than for childcare during the day. They are working and trying to survive.

In my opinion, the requirement for the birth certificate or affidavit does not discourage registration. And the portrayal here and on other threads that there are thousands of illegal immigrants flooding our schools is absurd. Being an ESOL student doesn't automatically mean your parents are illegal immigrants.  Almost all our families have been in the country for years and are properly documented. Many are second generation. They are hardworking and want the best for their children. They are respectful to teachers and want to participate in their children's education. [/quote]

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