Act 47 Cyber Charter

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
November 1

DEADLINE NOTICE: The first Cyber Charter Enrollment and Residency Verification Form for each student residing in Pittston Area School District and attending a cyber charter school (not the PASD Cyber program) must be submitted by parents/guardians to Pittston Area School District by March 1, 2026.

Act 47 Acceptable Proof of Residency

The law lists the following as acceptable proof of residency. Documents must be no more than three months old:

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 valid driver’s license or Pennsylvania Department of Transportation identification card; or
A piece of mail sent by the federal or state government such as benefits information, voter registration, or tax documents.

How to Submit Forms

1. Email (Preferred): amy.mihalka@pittstonarea.com

2. Mail:
Pittston Area School District
Attn: Amy Mihalka, Child Accounting
5 Stout Street
Pittston, PA 18640

3. In Person:
District Administration Office (Same address as above)
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days.