File: JF - SCHOOL ADMISSIONS File: JF - SCHOOL ADMISSIONSAll children of school age who reside in the city will be entitled to attend the public schools, as will certain children who do not reside in the city but who are admitted under School Committee policies relating to nonresident students or by specific action of the School Committee.
Advance registration for prospective kindergarten students will take place in the spring. Every student seeking admission to school for the first time must present a birth certificate or equivalent proof of age acceptable to the District and proof of vaccination and immunizations as required by the state and the School Committee. Proof of residency and of legal guardianship may also be required by the District.
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 15:1G; 76:1; 76:5; 76:15; 76:15A
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CROSS REFS.: JLCA, Physical Examination of Students
JLCB, Inoculations of Students
JFBB, School Choice
JFABD, Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services