What is Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment is a State of Wisconsin program that allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live.
Who may participate?
Wisconsin residents in grades 4K to 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment. Students in pre-kindergarten may participate only in limited circumstances; parents should call their resident school district administrator to find out if their preschool-aged children qualify.
How and when may parents apply?
The application period for the 2024-2025 school year was from
February 6 - April 30, 2024. During this time frame, you may apply online at (
http://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment).
You must re-apply every year if you are not currently attending in the Open Enrollment program; the waiting lists do not carry forward.
Can an application be rejected?
Under certain circumstances, nonresident school districts may deny an application.
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Space is not available for the student in the nonresident school district
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If the student has been expelled during the current school year or during the two preceding school years for certain violent conduct.
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If the special education program that the student needs is not available in the school district; if there is no space in the special education program; or if the student has been referred for an evaluation but has not yet been evaluated.