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1. Letter from the educational institution confirming current full-time enrollment, or

2. The current printout of the class schedule verifying full-time status with the applicant’s name on schedule within the most recent school year If redetermination is occurring between semesters/quarters, a copy of the applicant’s future course schedule may be submitted, provided that the next semester/quarter begins within 30 days of the submission.

Combination of Employment and School

If the parent shows proof of less than twenty- five (25) work hours per week, or less than full- time enrollment in an educational or job training program, educational hours from an approved educational or training program may be combined with work hours, to meet the requirement.

1. Educational hours - may be a combination of actual classroom hours and designated study hours.

2. Actual classroom hours - The time spent in the classroom setting. Please note that DECCD will include one (1) hour of study per class. For example, one (1) hour of study would be added to each three-hour college course for which a parent is enrolled for a total credit of four (4) classroom hours per course.

Source: 45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 5.6 Proof of Relationship or Guardianship

Documents must include both the parent/applicant and child’s name. Acceptable proof includes:

1. Long form birth certificates, or

2. Court documents outlining custody arrangements and the child’s name must be listed in court documents.

3. Elementary/Middle/High School registration documents provided by the school.

If the child’s parent is unable to act in the role of the parent or if the parent has delegated his or her authority to someone else, acceptable forms of guardianship verification include:

1. MDHS Guardianship/In Loco Parentis Verification form (if the signing parent’s identity and relationship can be verified).

2. Court Order - must be certified documents by the courts.

Source: 45 CFE 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

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30 Acceptable proof includes:

1. Letter from the educational institution confirming current full-time enrollment, or

Combination of Employment and School

1. Educational hours - may be a combination of actual classroom hours and designated study hours.

Source: 45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 5.6 Proof of Relationship or Guardianship

Documents must include both the parent/applicant and child’s name. Acceptable proof includes:

1. Long form birth certificates, or

2. Court documents outlining custody arrangements and the child’s name must be listed in court documents.

3. Elementary/Middle/High School registration documents provided by the school.

If the child’s parent is unable to act in the role of the parent or if the parent has delegated his or her authority to someone else, acceptable forms of guardianship verification include:

1. MDHS Guardianship/In Loco Parentis Verification form (if the signing parent’s identity and relationship can be verified).

2. Court Order - must be certified documents by the courts.

Source: 45 CFE 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025