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What This Bill Does
This guide outlines the enrollment process for new students in the Walton County School District, including requirements for Pre-K, K-12, and extracurricular participation for home-schooled students.
Parents and guardians must provide specific health and residency documentation to enroll students in the district, with kindergarten registration opening annually in March.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Parents and Guardians
They must complete online registration and provide specific health and residency documentation to enroll their children.
Home-schooled students (grades 6-12)
They are eligible to participate in district extracurricular and interscholastic activities under the Dexter Mosley Act.
Key Facts
- Kindergarten registration for new students begins March 1 each year.
- Pre-K seats are filled annually via a lottery system.
- New K-12 students must register through the district's online system.
- Required documents include a certified birth certificate, proof of residency, and a social security card or signed waiver.
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- Health requirements include Georgia Form 3231 (Immunization) and Georgia Form 3300 (Ear, Eye, and Dental Exam).
- Under the Dexter Mosley Act (Senate Bill 51), home-schooled students in grades 6-12 may participate in district extracurricular activities.
- Additional documentation can be uploaded online or delivered to the local school.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Extracurricular Access for Home-schoolers
The district explicitly incorporates the Dexter Mosley Act to allow home-schooled students access to school activities, reflecting a broader state-level policy shift.
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