If my local school district decides not to participate in either Schools of Choice programs, can they refuse to release my child to a local school district that is participating?
A7: NO. A local school district has no control over another local school district’s decision to operate a Schools of Choice program and accept nonresident pupils. As long as the other local school district complies with all of the Section 105 and 105c provisions, it may accept, enroll, and count nonresident pupils in membership without the consent of the local school district in which the pupils reside. Back to Top Process Specific Questions Q1: If a local school district determines that it will not accept nonresident pupils under the provisions of Section 105 and/or 105c, can it continue to accept some nonresident pupils as tuition pupils or with a release from the home school district? A1: YES. A district that opts not to participate in Schools of Choice under Sections 105 and/or 105c continues to operate under all of the other provisions of the State School Aid Act; that is, a nonresident pupil can be enrolled in the district but must be released from the resident district in order
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