Frequently Asked Questions

Child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, of the year you are enrolling and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Child is unable to speak or comprehend the English language
• Family meets free/reduced lunch income eligibility guidelines
• Family meets criteria of “homeless”
• Child is an active duty military dependent
• Child of a member of the armed forces, injured or killed while on active duty
• Child of a person eligible for the STAR of Texas Award
• Child is or has been in foster care

While Pre-K transportation needs have been reduced as a result of more Pre-K classrooms at more schools, some of our youngest learners do require and qualify for district transportation. In those cases, the RISD Transportation Department will communicate directly with parents about transportation options. Required safety protocols will remain in place for all Pre-K students being transported, such as secure seating with a five point harness. RISD also provides an adult bus monitor on routes transporting Pre-K aged children. If families have questions regarding Pre-K transportation, please contact the RISD Transportation Department at student.transportation@risd.org or 469-593-5900.

A student is eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program. Visit the Texas guidelines for more information.

Here is a list of acceptable forms of income documentation:

Please review the Acceptable Pre-K Documentation for Proof of Income to determine which forms of documentation are and are not acceptable. Household income documentation should reflect any gross income received on a recurring basis for each individual in the household receiving income.

• Current paycheck stub
• Current pay envelope
• Letter from employer stating gross wages paid and how often they are paid
  • Unemployment, Worker’s Compensation or Disability payment stub
• Acceptable documentation for self-employment income, including:
  
  • Business or farming documents, such as ledger books and/or self-issued paycheck stub
    OR
  • Last year’s tax return
• Acceptable documentation for cash income:
  • A letter from the employer stating wages paid and frequency
    • Current SNAP or TANF approval letter
• • Lone Star Card account numbers are not acceptable SNAP case numbers on the application.

The proof of income document should contain:

• The name of the Pre-K student’s parent or guardian whose income is being reported
• Amount and the date the income was received
• A pay stub with no date is not sufficient
• Gross income amount is all money earned before any deductions