Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

At Community Learning Academy, we follow all state guidelines to ensure a smooth enrollment process for every student. Families can review the requirements below, which include documentation of age, residence, health records, immunizations, attendance, and permanent student records, in accordance with Florida law.

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Florida Student Enrollment Requirements

When enrolling a student in a Florida K-12 school, the following documents and actions are generally required under Florida law:

Proof of Age / Birth Certificate

Students must provide an official document showing their date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport). Florida Department of Health in Orange+1

Proof of Legal Residence

Documentation showing the parent(s)/guardian(s) live in the appropriate school district or county. Florida Department of Health in Orange

Health Examination

A completed physical examination is required within 12 months prior to the child’s school entry date. The school‐entry health exam form is usually required (often called DH 3040 in Florida). Florida Department of Health in Orange+1

Immunization Records

Students must present a Florida Certification of Immunization (Form DH 680) or an approved exemption. All immunizations required by the Florida Department of Health must be up to date. Florida Department of Health in Orange+1

Permanent Enrollment Records / Student Records

Schools require certain student records, which may include transcripts, records from the last school attended, full name, date of birth, address, parents’ names, attendance, courses taken, etc. In the case of private schools, permanent student‐records are important especially if transferring or finalizing a diploma. Florida Department of Education+1

Attendance Policies and Compulsory Schooling

Children who are 6 years old by February 1 of a school year are required to attend. Online Sunshine
Attendance records must be kept; private schools must comply with compulsory attendance laws. Online Sunshine+1

Other Health & Safety / School Regulations

Schools must comply with health and safety inspections, sanitation, food service (if applicable), fire code, etc. Florida Department of Education+1
Private school officials must undergo criminal background/fingerprint checks.