According to Section 15, paragraph C of the Oklahoma School Code, a child must turn six years old on or before September 1 to enter first grade. Section 810.2 of the Code offers an exception for children of military families who are stationed in Oklahoma. In this case, the child may start first grade if he has completed kindergarten, or may continue in first grade if he has already begun in another state, regardless of age.
Provide proof of age by showing the principal or administrative officer one of the following documents: birth certificate, certification of arrival in the U.S. if the certificate shows the age of the child, passport, certificate of baptism showing date of birth and place of baptism, or a life insurance policy that shows the age of the child and that was issued at least one year prior. The Commissioner may consider other credible evidence on a case-by-case basis.
District boundaries define the area in which a student must live to qualify for enrollment in a particular district. A student may live with parents or legal guardians, including in foster homes or orphanages, who are within the legal boundaries of the district. Some exceptions apply, such as for a student whose parent teaches in a particular district or for students with special needs that a particular district cannot meet, and individual districts may allow nonresident students at each district's discretion. Prove residence with a document such as an income tax statement, homeowner's title, utility bill, voter registration card or notarized affidavit.
At the time of publication, the state of Oklahoma requires children to be vaccinated according to the schedule set by the State Board of Health before attending private, public or parochial school. Section 812 of the Oklahoma School Code states that a minor child's parent or guardian must present certification from a health department representative or licensed physician to school authorities. Section 813 allows immunization exemptions for children whose physicians certify that immunizations could cause harm, or for children of parents or legal guardians who present written statements objecting to the immunization.