Cyber Charter Enrollment & Residency Verification (Act 47)
Cyber Charter Enrollment & Residency Verification (Act 47)
ACT 47 Cyber Charter Student Residence Verification Process
Act 47 of 2025 includes changes to the Pennsylvania School Code that impact the residency requirements for cyber charter schools. Under the updated law, parents with students who attend cyber charter schools are now required to verify student residency with the school district of residence and cyber charter schools twice per year: March 1 and November 1.
The first Cyber Charter Enrollment and Residency Verification Form for each student residing in Towanda Area School District and attending a cyber charter school (not the TASD Black Knight Academy) must be submitted by parents/guardians to Towanda Area School District by March 1, 2026.
Submitting Your Forms:
Email (preferred method of submission): cybercharter@tsd.k12.pa.us
Mail:
Towanda Area School District
Attn: Mr. Erick Cummings
Superintendent
410 State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
In Person:
- Completed forms and proof of residency documents may be submitted in person from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days at the Towanda Area School District Administrative Office Entrance at 410 State Street, Towanda, PA 18848
Act 47 of 2025 Cyber Charter Enrollment and Residency Verification Process
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TASD Submission Process:
- Completed forms submitted after 3:30 p.m. on school days will be date stamped as received on the following business day.
- Completed forms submitted on non-business days will be date stamped as received on the next business day.
Email (preferred method of submission): cybercharter@tsd.k12.pa.us
Mail:
Towanda Area School District
Attn: Mr. Erick Cummings
Superintendent
410 State Street
Towanda, PA 18848In Person:
- Completed forms and proof of residency documents may be submitted in person from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days at the Towanda Area School District Administrative Office Entrance at 410 State Street, Towanda, PA 18848
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The law lists the following as acceptable proof of residency:
- An active residential lease agreement or a mortgage agreement no more than three months old;
- A bank statement no more than three months old;
- A tax bill no more than three months old;
- An insurance document no more than three months old;
- A valid vehicle registration;
- A valid driver’s license or Pennsylvania Department of Transportation identification card; or
- A piece of mail sent by the federal or state government such as benefits information, voter registration, or tax documents.
For Questions: Please contact your Cyber Charter School first.
TASD Point of Contact: (570) 265-2101, ext. 4002.