• Proof of Income (PreK only)
• Child’s birth certificate (If no birth certificate, please contact Student Services) 
• Proof of residence in the parent/guardian’s name
• Up-to-date Louisiana immunizations record OR a Statement of Exemption from Immunizations form

Examples of acceptable verification documents:

Proof of Income (PreK Only)

• Two (2) consecutive check stubs for EACH PARENT or CAREGIVER IN THE HOUSEHOLD for the current year (within 2 months from the date of filling out this application.) OR an official letter from your employer stating all of the following: Where parent/guardian is employed, the hourly rate of pay, and the average number of hours’ parent/guardian works per week. 
  
• SNAP/Food Stamps – must include the child’s name and valid effective dates. OR a statement from the Social Security Administration verifying that the child listed on the application is a recipient of SSI benefits. SSI benefits for any other household member must be accompanied by any other income documentation, if applicable. 
• Current foster care placement agreement from DCFS, if applicable. 
• Families who claim zero income of any kind must submit a Statement of No Income form.
• Parents or guardians who are employed intermittently, self-employed, or who do not have tax forms, W-2 forms, check stubs, or applicable Department of Children and Family Services printouts to verify their income must submit a Declaration of Income for Irregular Employment form. 
• Families in a temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship (homeless) should have their status verified using the LEA-defined procedures for verifying homeless status. 
• Other: 2023 tax documentation is allowable only if no other form of income verification documentation exists. Previous tax years are not allowed.
  

Proof of Age

• State-issued or foreign birth certificate. (If no birth certificate please contact Student Services)
• The parent or guardian must be listed on the birth certificate (if the birth certificate is available).
• If person completing the application is NOT listed on the birth certificate, court-issued custody papers or a Non-Legal Custodian Affidavit must be submitted.
• Note: All families completing an application for PreK must be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2024.

Proof of Residence

• 2 current utility bills with the parent’s name and address OR current lease or mortgage statement.
• If the parent and child live with a family member or friend, that person is to provide verification with a letter in addition to the above items.