Holmes District Schools Controlled Open Enrollment Policy
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The Frame
Parents seeking to enroll their children in a school outside their designated zone must now complete an annual application process and meet specific academic, attendance, and behavioral standards to maintain their placement.
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Parents and Guardians
They must complete annual applications and provide transportation for students attending schools outside their assigned zones.
K-12 Students
Their ability to attend non-zoned schools is now contingent on meeting specific academic, behavioral, and attendance standards.
Out-of-state students
They are required to secure a waiver from their home district and meet a July 31 submission deadline.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The district is implementing a new controlled open enrollment plan following a 2022 amendment to Florida Statute 1002.31.
- Students currently under expulsion or suspension are ineligible for controlled open enrollment.
- Parents must submit an Annual School Reassignment Application for each child in grades K-12 attending a school outside their zone.
- Enrollment is subject to capacity limits set by the district for each grade and section level.
- Priority for enrollment is given to Holmes District residents, followed by students with court orders, foster care status, or military relocation.
- Approved students must maintain good grades, attendance, and behavior to keep their placement.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the parent if no bus route is available or if the bus is at capacity.
- Out-of-state students must obtain a waiver from their home district and submit it to the principal of the requested school by July 31.
- Approvals can be revoked at any time during the school year if requirements are not maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reapply every year?
What happens if I live out of state?
Can my child's transfer be revoked?
Why It Matters
Parents seeking to enroll their children in a school outside their designated zone must now complete an annual application process and meet specific academic, attendance, and behavioral standards to maintain their placement.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
State-Mandated Enrollment Restructuring
The district is shifting its enrollment policy specifically to align with a 2022 amendment to Florida Statute 1002.31.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.hdsb.org
Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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