Open-enrollment policies allow a student to transfer to a public school of his or her choice. There are two basic types of open-enrollment policies.
Depending on the state, open-enrollment policies are mandatory, voluntary, or both.
View the full open enrollment database here. Please contact Micah Ann Wixom (303.299.3673 or mwixom@ecs.org) with questions or comments.
Open Enrollment Survey 2017 | |
Does the state have open enrollment programs? | Yes, mandatory intradistrict if space is available; voluntary interdistrict if the sending district does not have space or if the student lives closer to a school in the receiving district. Additionally, school districts may enter into a transfer contract with another district.
Citations: Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-293, § 20-2-294, § 20-2-2130, § 20-2-2131 Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 160-5-4-.09 |
Do desegregation provisions impact open enrollment programs? | Open enrollment programs must not interfere with any desegregation plans that are or may be in effect. Citations: Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-294 |
Does the state set priorities for districts to follow when accepting students for open enrollment? | No. However, districts must admit non-resident children of district employees. Citations: Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-293 |
Who is responsible for student transportation? | Parents are responsible for transportation, although school districts may contract with each other for transportation. Citations: Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-2131, § 20-2-293, § 20-2-294 Ga. Comp. R. & Regs 160-5-4-.09 |
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