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BPS Residency Policy
Residency Tip Line
Families, employees, students, and concerned citizens are encouraged to report suspected abuse of the Boston Public Schools Residency Policy by calling the Residency Tip Line.
617-635-9609
BPS Residency Policy
In order to attend Boston Public Schools, a student must reside in the City of Boston. The residence of a minor child is presumed to be the legal, primary residence of the parent(s) or guardian(s) who have physical custody of the child.
“Residence” is the primary place where a person dwells permanently, not temporarily, and is the place that is the center of his or her domestic, social, and civic life. Temporary residence in the City of Boston, solely for the purpose of attending a Boston public school, shall not be considered residency.
Verification
Before any student is assigned or invited to attend a Boston Public School, his/her parent or legal guardian must provide the following required proofs of primary residency to a BPS Welcome Center as part of their registration process. Applications cannot be processed without these documents. A photo ID plus these documents are required for any new student enrollment or to file a change of address.