Custody And School Enrollment

Summary

A parent without full custody can enroll a child in school if they have legal authority to make educational decisions. They should have at least joint legal custody or educational rights. Its best to consult your custody agreement or court order to confirm.

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Can my parent who doesn’t have full custody put me in school
Hello ****, before I can provide any guidance, it would be helpful to know your location as laws vary from place to place.
New York city
Hello ****, in New York City:
- A parent without full custody can enroll a child in school if they have legal authority to make educational decisions.
- They should have at least joint legal custody or educational rights.
- It's best to consult your custody agreement or court order to confirm.