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Open Enrollment Information
Decision-Making Considerations
- Classroom space
- Appropriate special education programs
- Student behavioral factors
- Other items, based on District discretion and state law
If a family moves outside our District but would like their student to continue attending under open enrollment (commonly referred to as the “continuation rule”), we’re happy to share that these requests are not subject to our insufficient classroom space policy.
Open Enrollment Deadlines
As outlined by the Department of Education
- Sept. 1: Last day a parent/guardian may apply to open enroll their incoming kindergarten student.
- Sept. 1: Last day a parent/guardian may apply to open enroll their incoming preschool student who receives special education services requiring specially designed instruction (SDI).
- Sept 2: Applications for incoming preschool students requiring SDI and kindergarten students will be denied unless the parent/guardian is able to demonstrate “good cause” under Iowa Code 282.18.
- March 1: Application deadline for students in grades 1-12 to open enroll for the upcoming school year.
- March 2: Applications for students in grades 1-12 will be denied unless the parent or guardian is able to demonstrate good cause.