Language PGCPS About PGCPS Register for School Register for School Enroll in School Read More Early Childhood Registration Information Read More Kindergarten Registration Parents and Guardians may register online Read More Prekindergarten Registration Parents and Guardians may register online Read More State Law on Compulsory Attendance According to Maryland law (7-301: Compulsory Attendance), every child between the ages of 5 and 17 must attend school. All children who will be 5 years old by September 1 of any given year must attend school in either a licensed private or public school Kindergarten that year. Maryland recognizes home instruction as an alternative to public school enrollment as a means of meeting the compulsory school attendance law (more on home schooling). Exceptions to compulsory attendance for kindergarten-eligible students For kindergarten-eligible students, state law allows for three exceptions to the attendance requirement: for immaturity; for attendance in a licensed child-care center; or for attendance in a registered family day-care home. Parents or guardians who want an exemption to the law for their kindergarten-eligible child must complete a Request for Waiver and submit it to the Office of Pupil Accounting. Questions about this process should be directed to pasb.enrollment@pgcps.org or 301-952-6300. Homelessness Information Students who meet the McKinney-Vento definition of homelessness must be enrolled in the McKinney-Vento Program each school year to ensure access to protections and services provided under federal laws for homeless education. Click here to learn more about eligibility, the MVP program and homeless education rights. Contact your school to enroll in the McKinney-Vento Program (MVP) for SY 20-21. I If you are living in a temporary residence due to loss of housing, natural disaster or economic hardship; contact your Professional School Counselor. Learn more about the McKinney-Vento Program. Register online or request a Student ID How to Enroll in PGCPS STEP ONE: Eligibility for Enrollment STEP TWO: Find your School STEP THREE: Required Documents Related Services and Programs Child Care Programs Find out more about Vendor Managed Child Care Programs (VMCCP) and FAQs here. Read More Interpreting and Translation Read More Student Records, Transfers and Archival Services Read More Return to School Read More CONTACT Prince George's County Public Schools Sasscer Administration Building 14201 School Lane Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-952-6000 ABOUT PGCPS About PGCPS Board of Education CEO Community Partnerships Directories Facts and Figures Gmail Login Parents Staff Portal Students Careers ASSISTANCE Anti-Bullying Family and School Partnerships Student Safety Contact Us TERMS OF USE Privacy Policy Nondiscrimination Website Accessibility Requests and Feedback Form © 2021, Prince George's County Public Schools