Student Registration - Residency Requirements
Proof of Residency in the District is Required
Illinois statute requires public school students to be residents of the districts they attend. Due to the number of families who wish to enroll their children in Peru Public Schools, this law is stringently followed in the district, and we do not take students on a tuition basis from other districts. To enroll a child in Peru Public Schools, permanent residency of the custodial parent or legal guardian, as well as the child, is absolutely required. All custodial parents and legal guardians are REQUIRED to provide TWO FORMS of evidence of CURRENT RESIDENCY within the boundaries of the school district. There are no exceptions to this very important issue.
Allowable Forms of Identification and Proof of Residency
Proof of residency must include a driver’s license or other state-issued identification, as well as a second, recent form of identification with your name and address. This may include a recently dated rent receipt or current utility bill; City of Peru utility bills are strongly preferred. The district may need to verify these documents or require an notarized Affidavit of Residency if necessary. Registration will not be allowed without absolute proof of residence, regardless of past attendance in the district.
If it is found that a child is illegally registered in the district, that child will immediately be removed from district enrollment and other legal means may be pursued. Permanent residency of the parent or legal guardian, as well as the child, is required. If you have any questions, please contact the Superintendent of Schools Mark Cross at (815) 223-0486. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
