More districts are cracking down on non-residents unlawfully enrolling in school

Sept. 13, 2012
Officials say taxpayers are unwilling to pay for those who don't live within district boundaries

From The New York Times: As part of a crackdown on non-residents attending school, a new policy in the Greenwich (Conn.) school district requires parents or guardians registering their child for school to complete notarized affidavits testifying to their address. Lying, the document points out, could result in criminal prosecution. Many school districts around the nation, particularly those in wealthier areas, have taken to scrutinizing living arrangements in recent years. With shrinking budgets and a stagnant economy, taxpayers are increasingly vigilant about how their dollars are spent and unwilling to pay for students whose families may be tricking the system to get a better education.


Earlier: Affluent districts outside Detroit will impose penalty tuition on non-residents. (The Detroit News)

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