I. Prior to admittance to or attendance in a school, grades PreK-12, each child must have evidence on file of date of birth in the manner prescribed by law.

II. Any student who initially enrolls in the District shall be required to present certification of immunization for those communicable diseases required by Florida Statutes.

A. Students who are under twenty-one (21) years of age and are attending adult education classes shall present certification of immunization for communicable diseases.

B. An exception may be granted as provided in Florida Statutes.

III. Students in Grades PK-12 who enter Florida public schools for the first time shall present evidence of immunizations for those communicable diseases as required by Florida Department of Health and a health examination within a twelve (12) month period prior to their initial entrance.

A. A transfer student shall provide documentation of school entry health examination and immunization record prior to school attendance.

B. The health examination shall be completed by a health professional who is licensed in Florida or in the state where the examination was performed.

IV. Any student who was previously enrolled in an out-of-state public school and who seeks admission to a District school shall be admitted on the basis of admission requirements established in the state or country in which the student resided prior to moving to the county, except as provided in this rule and Florida law.

V. A student entering a District school from a Florida school shall be assigned by the principal to a grade based on placement tests, age, and previous school records.

VI. Assistance for Homeless Children - Homeless children, as defined by Florida Statute and federal law, shall be immediately enrolled in school and provided, if necessary, up to thirty (30) school days to obtain any and all necessary enrollment documentation. The District office health service’s supervisor shall be immediately notified of any student needing these thirty (30) days for tracking purposes. Support staff from Pupil Support Services shall be responsible for actively assisting in meeting proper admission criteria. Homeless children shall be allowed to start school the same day they present themselves at the school and shall be allowed to enroll outside of their districted school if it is shown to be in the best interest of the child and the school has space available.

VII. Any student who initially enrolls in the District shall be required to report any previous school expulsions, arrests resulting in a charge and juvenile justice actions the student has had and any prior referrals to mental health services. If the student is admitted, the student may be placed in an appropriate educational program and referred to mental health services identified by the school district, when appropriate, at the direction of the School Board. The District may waive or honor the final order of expulsion or dismissal of a student if an act would have been grounds for expulsion according to the District’s Code of Student Conduct.