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√          Proof that the relative lives in Georgia

√          Proof of Shots

·        Either a doctor or the health department can give the child the correct shots.

√          Proof of the child's age

·        Use:

              1.       A military ID

2.       A valid driver's license, passport, or birth certificate

3.       An adoption record

4.       A religious record signed by a religious official

5.       An official school transcript

6.       If you have none of the above, then use:

a.       A sworn statement by the parent, guardian, or another person and

b.       a statement from a licensed practicing doctor that states that the doctor has seen the child and believes that the age shown on the sworn statement is correct.

√          Proof that the child lives in the relative's home 

·        The school may ask for proof of the relationship between the relative and the child.  For example, the school may ask the relative to get guardianship or to complete a non-parental affidavit.  If the school says that the relative must get a guardianship, the relative should get legal help.

·        The school may have rules that may need to be challenged.  For example, a challenge may be needed if the parent is in the military and the school wants the relative to have guardianship. You should contact an attorney for help.

Note!!

The rules and the regulations for the Georgia Department of Education can be found at:

http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/page.cgi?g=GEORGIA_DEPARTMENT_OF_EDUCATION/index.html

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The views in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Georgia Department of Human Resources. The information in this brochure is intended only as information; it is not legal advice. The information does not create an attorney-client relationship. For specific legal advice, contact an attorney licensed in the appropriate state and do not rely upon this information. This brochure was created by the Georgia Legal Services Program under a grant from the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services.