Cyber Charter Enrollment & Residency Verification (Act 47)
ACT 47 Cyber Charter Student Residence Verification Process
Act 47 of 2025 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 the school district of residence and cyber charter schools twice per year: March 1 and November 1.
The first Cyber Charter Enrollment and Residency Verification Form for each student residing in Pocono Mountain School District and attending a cyber charter school (not the PMSD Cyber program) must be submitted by parents/guardians to Pocono Mountain School District by March 1, 2026.
Act 47 of 2025 Cyber Charter Enrollment and Residency Verification Process
- How to Submit Required Cyber Charter Enrollment & Residency Verification Forms & Proof of Residency Documents to PMSD
- Cyber Charter School Enrollment & Residency Verification Form
- Act 47 Acceptable Proof of Residency
How to Submit Required Cyber Charter Enrollment & Residency Verification Forms & Proof of Residency Documents to PMSD
Cyber Charter School Enrollment & Residency Verification Form
Act 47 Acceptable Proof of Residency
Submitting Your Forms:
Email (preferred method of submission): cybercharter@pmsd.org
Mail:
Pocono Mountain School District
Attn: Dr. Catherine Sweeney
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
PO Box 200
Swiftwater, PA 18370-0200
In Person:
- Completed forms and proof of residency documents may be submitted in person from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days at the Pocono Elementary Center Administration Entrance at 161 Tumbleweed Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372
Policy & Law
For Questions: Please contact your Cyber Charter School first.
PMSD Point of Contact: (570) 839-7121, ext. 10161.