I know that public schools are exempt from CIP-- but is a public school's PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) account exempt? If not, what info should I have the branch collect? The TIN is different than the school TIN which makes me think I will need one and since it is an Association but I am want to be sure. Also, which documentation could I use? The same types of ID that we use for any Association? Please help!!! Thank you!!!

We treat them as low risk, since it is a school group, but the CIP is the same as any other association.
We take Drivers License etc.

thank you very much!

You have to be very careful with PTSA, band boosters and athletic support clubs associated with the schools. The "ownership" can vary significantly depending on the school system. In our county system, "ownership" of all of these organizations was assumed by the county (even though they were all formally created by the separate groups). I am aware of others that operate independently of the actual school system. You need to investigate each system individually.