Can parents or children face criminal consequences for using a fake address for school enrollment in CA state

Roseville, CA Viewed 211 times. Posted about 1 year ago in Education
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School districting: My grandchildren in Indiana had the school district lines changed to now require them to go to a less desirable school. My son has a friend that allowed him to use his address that falls within the new boundary lines. A investagator from the school came by their house today asking questions about where the children are really living. What constitutes legal residence when it comes to school districting? Is there anything the school can do legally to prosecute them for giving a fraudulent address?

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Brian Neal Gurwitz

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Jim,

Your question refers to Indiana, but the title of your post refers to California. In this state, a child may attend school in the district where he or she resides. (See Education Code section 48204.) Legal residence can mean many things, but by far the most common situation is the location where the child lives with his parent or guardian. If a parent lies about residency, the district attorney of the County can file perjury charges under Penal Code section 126. In some districts, the residence forms also contain an agreement that the person signing is liable for the costs of education that results from a fraudulent application.

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