**JF - SCHOOL ADMISSIONS** **Last Updated Date:** 05/27/2014 **Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006 All resident children of school age will be entitled to attend the public schools, as will certain non-resident children who are admitted under School Committee policies relating to nonresident students, or by specific action of the School Committee. Advance registration for prospective kindergarten students will take place in the spring. Every student seeking admission to school for the first time must present a birth certificate or equivalent proof of age acceptable to the principal and proof of vaccination and immunizations as required by the state and the School Committee. Proof of residency of legal guardianship may also be required by the school administration. **Policy References:** LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 15:lG; 76:1; 76:5; 76:15; 76:15A 603 CMR 26.00