The Lauderdale County School District this year has new residency requirements.

All new and returning students must produce three proofs of residency. Proof must be submitted to the child's school no later than Sept. 5.

The following proofs of residency are accepted:

Homestead Exemption application, State of Mississippi Road and Privilege Tax, Registration Receipt (Vehicle Tag Receipt), Mortgage documents or property deed, Apartment or home lease, one utility bill, Affidavit and/or personal visit by a designated school district official, any other documentation that will objectively and unequivocally establish that the parent or guardian resides within the school district; and, in the case of a student living with legal guardian who is a bona fide resident of the school district, and certified copy of filed petition for guardianship, if pending, and final decree when issued.