Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 18-17-5.7 - Proof of Relationship or GuardianshipA. Documents must contain both parent/applicant and child's name. Acceptable proof includes: 1) Long form birth certificates, or2) Court documents indicating custody, or3) Elementary/Middle/High School registration documents produced by the school.B. If the child's parent is unable to act as the parent or if the parent has delegated his or her authority to someone else, acceptable forms of guardianship verification include: 1) MDHS Guardianship/In Loco Parentis Verification form (if the signing parent's identity and relationship can be verified)45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: October 2021