What is open enrollment?
Wisconsin’s public school choice program allows students in grades kindergarten through 12 to attend any public school district in the state if space is available, subject to certain other restrictions. Open enrollment is for students who want to attend a school outside of the district they currently reside in.
Can open enrollment applications be denied?
Yes, open enrollment applications can be denied for both resident and non-resident school districts for reasons detailed in state law. If an application is denied, parents can file an appeal within 30 days to DPI.
When can parents apply for open enrollment?
Open enrollment procedures and timeframe is set by the state each year and typically begins in February and ends in April. The initial parental request must be filed within this widow for the following school year.
If I open enroll my student, how do they get to school?
If parents choose to open enroll students into a district other than the one they currently reside in, the parent is responsible for transporting their child to and from school.
How do I find more information about open enrollment?
Please visit The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Open Enrollment webpage for more information.
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