Guardianship

Affidavit of Educational Guardianship

An Affidavit of Educational Guardianship is designed to assist parents who, for whatever reason, have another adult see to the full time care and maintenance of their children. The Affidavit of Educational Guardianship can be used to enroll a student in the Fort Worth School District if ALL of the following apply:

• The student does not reside with a parent
• The student's parent DOES NOT reside in the Fort Worth ISD. A parent/legal guardian residing in a different Fort Worth school district attendance zone than their child should request a transfer through the principal at the school in the parent/legal guardian’s attendance zone.
• The parent agrees to comply with UIL policy prohibiting a student not residing with a parent from participating in varsity activities during the current school year

This guardianship is not a legal guardianship, and may not be used as such.  It is intended solely to confirm educational responsibility for a student enrolling in Fort Worth ISD schools to a Fort Worth ISD resident, other than the parent, with whom the student lives. “Parent” includes a guardian, conservator, or other person having lawful control of a student.

The following steps must be followed to obtain an educational guardianship:

1. Educational Guardian and Parent MUST be present to obtain the Educational Guardianship Referral Form from the attending school’s Principal 
2. Educational Guardian and Parent MUST provide residency verification using a utility bill (not exceeding 60 days from current date), a current lease agreement, a deed, tax record, or a notarized affidavit of residency to the Principal or Principal’s designee
3. Referral Form MUST be signed by Principal or Principal’s designee before appearing in the Student Records Office
   
   Educational Guardianship Referral Form
   
4. Educational Guardian and Parent MUST have VALID STATE ISSUED ID before appearing at the Student Records Office, along with the signed Referral Form

NOTE: A notarized letter or appointment of agent document may be accepted in lieu of the parent appearing in person. Parental consent is not required for students 18 years of age or older.

Appointment of Agent

Affidavit of Self-Guardianship

Self-guardianships are designed for students who are at least 18 years of age, live apart from the parent, and are self supporting.

The following steps must be followed to obtain a self-guardianship:

1. Student MUST obtain an Educational Guardianship Referral Form from the attending school’s Principal 
2. Student MUST provide residency verification using a utility bill (not exceeding 60 days from current date), a current lease agreement, a deed, tax record or a notarized affidavit of residency to the Principal or Principal’s designee
3. Referral Form MUST be signed by Principal or Principal’s designee before appearing in the Student Records Office
4. Student MUST have VALID STATE ISSUED ID before appearing at the Student Records Office, along with the signed Referral Form

Related Information

All Affidavits processed are for the current school year.  New school year requests will be processed after August 1st.

Exception: Pre-kindergarten educational guardianships can be processed beginning with pre-kindergarten pre-registration.

The parent or the educational guardian may void an Affidavit at any time. This must be completed at the Student Records office.  A valid state issued ID is required.