Contact:  Beverley Wheeler (202) 741-0884

The DC State Board of Education (DCSBOE) will hold a public hearing on the proposed residency verification regulations. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has proposed changes to the current regulations. The most notable proposed change is to the date at which LEAs can begin their residency verification* process. The DCSBOE invites members of the public to provide input on the proposed regulations, all ideas and suggestions are welcomed.

The public meeting will begin at 6 pm at 441 4th Street, NW, in the District of Columbia State Board of Education Chambers, located on the lobby level of the building.

Constituents who wish to comment at the meeting are required to notify the State Board of Education in advance by contacting the Executive Director, Beverley Wheeler, by phone at (202) 741-0884 or by email at Beverley.Wheeler@dc.gov before the close of business Monday, March 2, 2009. Please provide one electronic copy and bring fifteen copies to the hearing for the State Board Members to view.

The meeting will air live on DSTV Comcast Channel 99 and RCN Channel 18.