Characteristics
What does intradisctrict mean in reference to Open Enrollment?
Allows students to choose from schools in district.
Students attending a school on the “Texas Public Education Grant” list of poorly performing schools are allowed to request what?
A transfer.
True or False: Schools are required to provide transportation if you are transferring out of district.
False.
What is open enrollment?
Allows students to transfer to a public school of their choice. (Varies by state)
Is Open Enrollment Available in every State?
No, some type of open enrollment is only available in 43/50 states.
True or False: States generally prohibit districts from selectively accepting or denying students based on achievement, extracurricular or athletic ability, disabilities or English-language proficiency.
True
Does Open Enrollment improve academic performance?
Evidence shows mixed results.
Is the option for open enrollment for both in district and out of district mandatory in every state?
No, it can vary from state to state. In Texas it's voluntary. However, in other states like Florida, it's mandatory.
In Texas, who decides if a district has open enrollment?
The individual district decides.
Some states require that districts prioritize transfers from students who have siblings enrolled in the school and from...
Students who are coming from low-performing schools.
Due to open enrollment, students that transfer out have the possibility to take what from schools?
Funding.
How many states have intradistrict open enrollment? How many have interdistrict open enrollment?
Intradistrict- 33
Interdistrict- 43
Are districts with open enrollment required to provide transportation for transfer students.
It depends on the school/district.
What type of open enrollment would allow a student to transfer to a school in another district if they needed afterschool care?
Interdistrict open enrollment
What is a consequence can occur due to students transferring from different schools (specifically low income/performing schools?)
Bullying/social issues.