Contact:  Beverley Wheeler, (202) 741-0884

The DC State Board of Education (DCSBOE) will hold a public meeting to vote on the proposed Residency Verification regulations*. The most notable proposed change is with regards to the date at which local education agencies can begin their residency verification process. It is being moved from July 1 to April 1 annually. Additionally, representatives from the DC Public Libraries will also provide the State Board members with a presentation on the DCPL children's programming and work with the District's youngest students.

The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 5:30 pm at 441 4th Street, NW, in the District of Columbia State Board of Education Chambers, located on the lobby level of the building.

The State Board has received updates on the changes to the existing regulations from Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Additionally, the State Board held a public hearing to receive public input. The remarks included explanations that the new enrollment date would provide parents sufficient time to enroll their students. The change would also create opportunities for school administrators to prepare for the upcoming school year. This lengthened enrollment period would allow school educational and support staff to arrange appropriate trainings and materials for incoming students at a variety of levels.

Constituents who wish to comment at the public 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 16, 2009. Please provide one electronic copy and bring fifteen copies to the hearing for the Board Members to view.

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