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In order to receive free back to school supplies, families with students ages 5-18 in Dallas area schools must show a valid picture ID, proof of residency, and meet income guidelines (see guidelines below).
Picture ID
- State drivers license
- State identification card
- Military identification card
- Foreign consulate-issued identification (i.e. Matricula Consular)
Proof of Residency
- June, July, or August 2008 utility bill (electricity, water, phone or gas) showing applicant name and current address.
- Any mail sent to applicant showing applicant name and current address, with a postmark from either June, July or August
- Letter from landlord or apartment management company, on company letterhead, indicating proof of residency during June, July or August 2008 Income Guidelines - Families applying for free school supplies must meet 2008 Federal Income HHS Poverty Guidelines, as outlined below.
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2008 HHS Poverty Guidelines |
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Persons in Family or Household |
48 Contiguous States and D.C. |
Alaska |
Hawaii |
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1 |
$10,400 |
$13,000 |
$11,960 |
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2 |
14,000 |
17,500 |
16,100 |
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3 |
17,600 |
22,000 |
20,240 |
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4 |
21,200 |
26,500 |
24,380 |
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5 |
24,800 |
31,000 |
28,520 |
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6 |
28,400 |
35,500 |
32,660 |
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7 |
32,000 |
40,000 |
36,800 |
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8 |
35,600 |
44,500 |
40,940 |
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For each additional person, add |
3,600 |
4,500 |
4,140 |
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SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3971–39 |
Proof of income may be verified using:
- Paycheck stubs from June, July or August 2008
- A letter dated in June, July or August 2008 on agency or company letterhead from an employer, welfare office, caseworker, or Social Security Administration Office indicating annual income and signed by an agent of the company or agency. Letter must include contact phone number for verification.
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