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The Joy of 79-215 ResidentsHomelessContracted studentsOption Students State WardsNon-wards residentially placed
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So, who belongs in your school?
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ResidentsStudents are residents of the district
in which they reside Students are residents of any district
where one of their biological parents reside
79-215(1) and (2)
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Homeless – Federal Def. lack a fixed, regular, and adequate
nighttime residenceIncludes:• Living with family or in motel• Abandoned • awaiting foster care • Living in cars, parks, etc• Migratory children.
42 U.S.C. § 11301
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Kid who moves during year“A school board may allow a
student whose residency in the district ceases during a school year to continue attending school in such district for the remainder of that school year”
79-215(4)
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Kid who’s been contracted to attend your district
By another district By parents of children who reside in
a neighboring state
79-215(5) and (8)
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Option Students
Foster parents can’t option Parents “eligible” for mileage if
qualify for free lunchOption students placed out of
district
79-215(5) and (8)79-241
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State Wards NOT in FosterRemains resident State pays if:• Placed in different district• Placed in institution with SpEd
program Resident dist. still obligated for IEPResident dist. lists on NSSRS
79-215(9)
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State Wards who ARE FosterRemains resident of home dist.NOT resident of foster home district Should continue attending original
school unless HHS determines otherwise
DO NOT enroll foster kids as a matter of course
79-215(9)
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Non State Wards Residentially Placed
If facility doesn’t have ed. program • resident dist. “shall contract” with
facility dist.• IEP, etc. transfers to facility dist.• Unless agreement otherwise • If wrong district pays, correct
district has to reimburse 110%NDE appeal process
79-215(10)(a)
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Non State Wards Residentially Placed
If facility does have ed. program • NDE pays • Resident dist. still responsible for
IEP, NSSRS, etc.
• 79-215(10)(c)
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Kid in Detention Facility
State PaysStatute silent re “residency” Assume resident dist. still
responsible for IEP, NSSRS, etc.
79-215(11)