Registering kids for school while traveling

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Hey guys anyone get a hard time registering kids for school while traveling? I have traveled with my kids before but this is the first time that my son is old enough to have to go to school. The school here has really been giving push back. They tell me I need 3 proof of residence to register them for school. They are asking for voter registration, car insurance, utilities, etc. All the things that I DON’T have because I am not a resident of their state and because I am in an Air Bnb. I have given them my travel nurse contract, my rental statement, I even got a letter from my agency HR that I am there temporarily. They just say “I’m sorry, if you can’t provide proof (3 ways) that you are in this school zone with  we won’t be able to register you.” They are very dismissive when I try to explain the situation. Anyhoo, it has been almost 2 weeks and they keep refusing to register my son. Anyone had an issue with this before??? What can I do?? ??‍♀️

Tough one! You might try contacting the local state representative. I suspect you are entitled to schooling as you are paying state income taxes and even more importantly, your Airbnb owner is paying property taxes. 
 

That might be the best way for free. You could also try to have a conversation with a school board member or even during a meeting of the entire board if you are lucky. 
 

If none of that works, a lawyer or home schooling via your home state. 
 

Good luck! 

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