How soon may I enroll my child/ren in a Texas school?
Students have the right to enroll in school immediately. 2. What school records must I have to enroll my child/ren in a Texas school? In an emergency situation such as a natural disaster, a family may not have required documents such as school records, medical records, proof of residency, or other documents. The school district will enroll the students without requiring these documents. 3. What health and immunization records do I need to enroll my child/ren in school while I am temporarily in Texas? The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced a temporary provisional enrollment for students transferring from Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama. Normal immunization requirements for children attending school in Texas are being temporarily waived for children displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Children from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama will be granted a 30-day provisional enrollment. This period may be extended depending on the hurricane recovery progress. A special for
