18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.7 - Proof of Relationship or Guardianship

A. Documents must contain both parent/applicant and child's name. Acceptable proof includes:

1) Long form birth certificates, or

2) Court documents indicating custody, or

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

B. If the child's parent is unable to act as 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

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 17-5.7

45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: October 2021

Adopted 3/6/2020 Amended 11/1/2021 Amended 5/15/2023