Transcript for: “Guardian Issue Form” video. 

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The Guardian Issue Form is used to request an update to a student's parent or guardian information. 
An update may be necessary to change or correct guardian information on file. 

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Whatever the reason for the change, the Guardian Issue Form must be completed fully. Notice the 
asterisks indicating information required whenever the form is used—the guardian’s signature and 
complete private school information. 

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The second page of the form lists the minimum documentation required for several common guardian 
issues. In every case, we need a copy of the guardian’s Social Security Card. If the parent or guardian 
has lost or misplaced their social security card, an IRS tax document or an IRS letter with the parent’s 
name and social security number may also be submitted. 

As part of the McKay payment process, guardian names are checked to ensure the SSN we have on file is 
a match to the name. Unfortunately, if the name and SSN don’t match, student payments may be 
delayed or rejected altogether. 

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For most guardian changes, we need additional documentation. For example, if the guardian is 
changing his/her name due to marriage or divorce, we'll need a copy of the marriage or divorce 
certificate. Other changes may require legal documentation or a letter of explanation signed by the old 
and new guardians. 

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Part of the responsibility of the School Choice office is to maintain the integrity of the McKay Scholarship 
Program. To help maintain that integrity, we must be able to justify guardian changes, and a good paper 
trail is the best way to do that. 

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In most cases, once the form and documentation is received the issue can be resolved. However, further 
documentation may be requested. Please work with your regional manager to ensure all necessary 
documentation is received. 

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For more information on this topic, contact our office at 800-447-1636 or email us at 
schoolchoice@fldoe.org.