Moving while your child is enrolled (or about to enroll) in public school can trigger one big headache: does the district accept your new address as proof of residency in time for the school year?  Below is a practical, district-specific guide to help renters and families choose lease dates and documentation strategies that protect a child’s right to enroll in the correct school in Palm Beach County (Boca area), Broward County (Deerfield area) and Flagler County (Palm Coast).

For families considering a move to Deerfield Beach, Florida, finding the right school is often a top priority. Fortunately, Deerfield...