My son's friend has been threatened at his new school, hasn't been there in a week. We've been asked if we could say he lives with us so he could attend school in our district. We'd like to help so that he stays in school, but of course not at the chance of jeopardizing us. Has anyone done this? How did you go about it? Were there ramifications? Is it worth it? Thanks so much for your replies.
2007-01-20 05:46:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Yes, there are legal ramifications because what you are considering doing is fraud. I would weigh this though. I would never encourage you to do something illegal, but there are ways to walk in the grey areas. If someone is in danger, you are privileged to take action to protect them. The law favors such an approach. Saying the child "always lives" with you for purposes of schooling is illegal, but saying the child has had to "temporarily stay with you because of serious risks and problems at his home or area" is not illegal. Speaking with the principal of your school and explaining that the move is temporary and NECESSARY will take you out of the fraud area of criminal liability because you are being honest and open about what your intentions are. I hope this answer was helpful and I hope that you chose to help the family if they are in trouble. Good luck.
2007-01-20 05:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-07 22:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all is this boy a minor? If so there are numerous ramifications to helping him go to another school, are the parent(s) of this boy in agreement with this plan, if not don't do it, if so get them to sign a statement that he is moving in with your family while they go out of the country or something like that so that there is no liability on your part, and then have them change his address to yours.
If he is not a minor he can do a change of address for himself and say that he is rooming with your family. It all depends on how you and this boy's family get along and how you want to work things out. Good luck!
2007-01-20 05:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by silemuirne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with georgepardo. The only problem with the legal guardian thing is that you are then responsible for the kid. If he screws up really badly--say, vandalizes someone's property--you are liable, as well. I have terrible luck. If I tried to do something a little shady even for GOOD reasons, I would still probably get caught. Think about it long and hard before opening yourself up to a hassle. Good luck.
2007-01-20 05:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Sabrina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem you might face if he is caught is that you might have to reimburse the school system for his cost of education. The only way to do this without the problems is for you to be made his legal guardian for the remainder of the year. You could do this with the permission of his parents and a letter from your and his parents lawyer. This is a very tricky situation and there are no easy solutions.
2007-01-20 05:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by georgepardos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋