Florida Regulations 6A-1.0985: Entry Into Kindergarten and First Grade by Out-of-State Transfer Students
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(1) Any student who transfers from an out-of-state public school and who does not meet regular age requirements for admission to Florida public schools shall be admitted upon presentation of the data required in subsection (3).
(2) Any student who transfers from an out-of-state nonpublic school and who does not meet regular age requirements for admission to Florida public schools may be admitted if the student meets age requirements for public schools within the state from which he or she is transferring, and if the transfer of the student’s academic credit is acceptable under rules of the school board. Prior to admission, the parent or guardian must also provide the data required in subsection (3).
(3) In order to be admitted to Florida schools, such a student transferring from an out-of-state school must provide the following data:
(a) Official documentation that the parent(s) or guardian(s) was a legal resident(s) of the state in which the child was previously enrolled in school;
(b) An official letter or transcript from proper school authority which shows record of attendance, academic information and grade placement of the student;
(c) Evidence of immunization against communicable diseases as required in Florida Statutes § 1003.22;
(d) Evidence of date of birth in accordance with Florida Statutes § 1003.21; and,
(e) Evidence of a medical examination completed within the last twelve (12) months in accordance with Florida Statutes § 1003.22
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 1001.02(1). Law Implemented 1003.21(2) FS. History-New 7-29-82, Formerly 6A-1.985.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 6A-1.0985
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
(3) In order to be admitted to Florida schools, such a student transferring from an out-of-state school must provide the following data:
(a) Official documentation that the parent(s) or guardian(s) was a legal resident(s) of the state in which the child was previously enrolled in school;
(b) An official letter or transcript from proper school authority which shows record of attendance, academic information and grade placement of the student;
(c) Evidence of immunization against communicable diseases as required in Florida Statutes § 1003.22;
(d) Evidence of date of birth in accordance with Florida Statutes § 1003.21; and,
(e) Evidence of a medical examination completed within the last twelve (12) months in accordance with Florida Statutes § 1003.22
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 1001.02(1). Law Implemented 1003.21(2) FS. History-New 7-29-82, Formerly 6A-1.985.