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    Student Application Process for Parents and Students
    (Link to Interdistrict Public School Choice Program)

     

    Student Application Timeline for Choice Districts for Enrollment in the 2025-2026 School Year  (Link for PDF)

     

    Student Application Timeline for Parents

    for Enrollment in the 2025-2026 School Year

    Printable Timeline for Parents (PDF)

    Document Name/Process

    From

    Received by

    Deadline

    Student Notifications to Resident Districts of  Intent to Participate
    (Required for all choice applicants)

    Parent/Guardian

    Resident District

    11/25/2024

    Student Applications to Choice Districts  
    (Request/download application from choice district website and submit to choice district)

    Parent/Guardian

    Choice District

    11/25/2024

    Lottery Date Notification

    to Parents/Guardians

    Choice District

    Parent/Guardian

    12/9/024

    Lottery held
    (If applicable; check with district)

    Choice District

    N/A

    12/11/2024
    thru 12/13/2024

    Notice of Conditional Acceptance, Rejection, or Wait Listing

    Choice District

    Parent or Guardian

    12/19/2024

    Student's Notice of Intent to Enroll in the choice district
    (Provided by the choice district; Submit to only one choice district)

    Parent or Guardian

    Choice District

    1/9/2025

    Student Registration with Choice District

    Parent or Guardian

    Choice District

    Determined by Choice District

     

    Late applications:

     

    Some districts may accept late applications after the November 25, 2024 deadline , however, late applicants will be considered for enrollment only after those who applied before the deadline.

    If any accepted choice students decide to drop their acceptance before the start of the school year, the district may replace them with students on the waitlist, including students who applied after the deadline--provided late applicants are considered after those who applied before the deadline.

    Parents must contact the choice district to inquire about whether it accepts late applications.

    Exception to Late Application Policy:

    When extenuating circumstances occur, the Commissioner may grant a waiver of the student application deadline, allowing a student to submit an application and be accepted to a choice program. Waivers will only be granted by a showing of "good cause" and when a student's educational conditions are such that an immediate transfer is needed. Waivers will not be granted for convenience reasons such as missing the application deadline. Typically, student enrollment must occur immediately upon approval of the waiver, however each waiver will be considered based on the specific circumstances of the student. Parents can request a waiver form by emailing the Choice program office.

Last Modified on October 15, 2024