Cyber Charter Enrollment & Residency Verification (Act 47) and (Act 20)
Act 20 of 2026, Cyber Charter Student Residence Verification Process (Update to Act 47)
Act 20 of 2026 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 their cyber charter school once per year, no later than September 15 of that school year.
How to Submit your Forms
Cyber Charter School Enrollment & Residency Verification Form
Act 47 Acceptable Proof of Residency (by law)
- 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 piece of mail sent by the federal or state government such as benefits information, voter registration, or tax documents
Transfer of Habitually Truant Students to a Cyber Charter School
A child who is considered habitually truant (six or more unexcused absences) is unable to transfer to a Cyber Charter School, unless a judge determines the transfer to be in the educational best interest of the child. For additional information regarding how to request a Determination of Educational Best Interest, please follow the link below:
Notice of Right to Request Education Best Interest Hearing
Questions? Please Call 610-861-0500, ask for Child Accounting.