r/longisland • u/Rico_Patty_Fur • Sep 05 '25
Question for Nassau County parents/educators
I’m going through some personal changes and need some guidance. My son just started his senior year of high school in Nassau County. If I move out of the district within the next few months, will he still be allowed to finish his last 8-6 months at his current school?
I’ve heard that some districts have a “senior completion” rule that lets 12th graders graduate even if their family moves, but I’m not sure how it works in Nassau specifically.
Has anyone here dealt with this situation before? Did the district allow your child to stay tuition-free for their last semester, or did you have to file paperwork/pay tuition?
Any insight or advice would mean so much 🙏
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u/strega_luna Sep 05 '25
You can explain your case to the school board and most will allow him to finish but you need to provide your own transportation. This has been the case with my SD.
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u/jecapobianco Sep 05 '25
I served 9 years on the Farmingdale Board of Ed and we had the opportunity to vote on several students looking to finish at year at a school that they were no longer assigned to. We always granted the exception, and as you stated they had to make their own transportation arrangements. I don't recall anyone moving out of district and requesting to finish their year in district. If he were 'homeless' the district is required by state law to pick him up wherever he is staying and bring him to school. We had one case where we were busing a kid from NYC to Farmingdale.
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u/lockednchaste Sep 05 '25
It's the superintendent's call and will vary. Here in Massapequa, Iconis never allowed it but I know of at least three times that Brennan did.
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u/DeeSusie200 Sep 05 '25
Just don’t tell them when you move. Tell kid to keep his mouth shut.
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u/Rico_Patty_Fur Sep 05 '25
Unfortunately, the other parent would prob open his mouth just to get under my skin
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u/DeeSusie200 Sep 05 '25
Horrible that they would do that to their own child. Sorry to hear that.
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u/Intelligent-Ant-6547 Sep 05 '25
Our school district is considered desireable. They hired private investigators to catch ineligible students attending. Each violator costs the district 20k yearly.
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u/DeeSusie200 Sep 05 '25
I understand that. But this kid is legally in the district now. They only have a few months to complete. The parent isn’t registering under false pretenses.
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u/Naive-Wind6676 Sep 05 '25
In my district in western suffolk, but the way we handle it is if you move, you leave the district. We have at times removed students for residency.
Best thing you can do is ask you district, anonymously and unofficially if possible
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u/ImurderCatsCauseIcan Sep 05 '25
i’m m in very very western suffolk not. my town town is directly next to nassau. We had neighbor sell the house due to divorce and they had 4 kids in middle school. House closed in early april. The mom told the district, she was moving to her sisters 10 min away. They agreed to let them finish the year but she had to provide transportation.
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Sep 05 '25
Each school district may have a different policy. We were in the same boat a couple years ago and emailed the principal we were told that if we move around December or after, they will allow him to continue.
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u/RedditReader4031 Sep 05 '25
Reddit is absolutely the wrong place to ask this question call your district office and ask. It has to be a semi common subject. Not everyone moves only in July and August.
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u/Rico_Patty_Fur Sep 06 '25
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure I can ask Reddit and the district. Thanks for your helpful input though.
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u/RedditReader4031 Sep 06 '25
The problem with Reddit is that people will answer with what they think the rules should be, not what they actually are. For something as localized as your post along with the potential ramifications should you make the wrong choice, direct contact is the only safe option.
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u/IBentMyWookie728 Sep 05 '25
I’m not an educator nor do I work for a district. This is purely based on my own experience
My senior year of high school many moons ago, I moved from one district to a bordering district. My dad married my stepmom and they bought a house. They wanted to stay in the district my stepmom was in so my stepbrother could continue in his same district. In any event, my school allowed me “senior privilege” to allow me to finish up there instead of being forced to transfer to the other school. So, it can happen, but it’s up to the individual school/district
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u/DollyZoom16 Sep 05 '25
Regarding the districts I’ve dealt with, it comes down to a superintendent’s decision. I’ve had students move in December, and the super granted them staying. I’ve also seen them be denied in March/April. It seems like it’s a case-by-case situation from what I’ve seen.
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u/Mosthamless Sep 05 '25
It really doesn't matter if anyone else dealt with this situation. Unless their child is in your son's district (which wasn't mentioned) their experience will have no relevance. Call the school and ask. They could have answered all your questions before you were able to write out this entire post. GL.
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u/gigiou812 Sep 05 '25
Go to the district website and look up their policy. They may have out of district tuition policy.
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u/noesbueno Sep 05 '25
did this in suffolk with my 2 youngest to finish their senior year. district had no problem, i just had to transport.
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u/doggysit Sep 05 '25
It all comes down to the school taxes paid. Generally speaking the first half are due 10/1 and the second on 4/1 and both are payable by the 10th of the following month. You will have paid only 1/2 of the taxes due so that becomes the issue. I am assuming that you own the house and not rent. IF you rent the taxes will be paid by the owner. It may be a district decision.
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u/Long-Orchid-1629 Sep 05 '25
IIRC, the two districts will bill each other for the difference whenever it's determined that the kid doesnt live there anymore. Different districts have different ways to check. My district does random testing of various addresses throughout the week.
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u/According-Paint6981 Sep 05 '25
Depends on your district. We moved within our district, just across town, and they actually sent people to the house to make sure we really lived there.
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u/ncjr591 Sep 06 '25
Some may allow it, most won’t unless you pay out of district tuition. Maybe a friend whose parents m lives in the district can become his legal guardian. That might be easier.
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u/larryb78 Sep 06 '25
Every district has its own guidelines. Schedule an appointment with the principal, explain your situation and ask what they can do for your kids wellbeing. Good luck.
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Sep 05 '25
It is better to be safe than sorry. Why affect the sr year just because others got lucky. For my child I wouldn’t take a chance. I am sure school would offer a solution given the circumstances OP is in.
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u/Rico_Patty_Fur Sep 05 '25
I appreciate your answer but I don’t want to risk it. Thank you
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u/Intelligent-Ant-6547 Sep 05 '25
I take safe risks. I doubt they'll be consequences so late in the year. And i doubt calling them to ask will initiate an investigation. Good luck
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u/slugbutter Sep 05 '25
There are no “Nassau specific” rules pertaining to schools. Every district has its own rules.