Bill
SF 2798
Summary of SF 2798: Nonresident School District Enrollment Authorization OverviewThis bill, titled "Nonresident School District Enrollment Authorization", would allow students to e
This bill, titled "Nonresident School District Enrollment Authorization", would allow students to enroll in school districts outside of their home district. The bill was introduced on March 20, 2025 and the author has since been added.
The main components of this bill include:
Open Enrollment: The bill would establish an "open enrollment" program, enabling students to apply to attend schools in districts other than their district of residence.
Application Process: Students wishing to enroll in a nonresident district would be required to submit an application. The nonresident district would have discretion to approve or deny the application.
Transportation: The bill does not require the nonresident district to provide transportation for open enrollment students. Parents/guardians would be responsible for transporting their children to the nonresident school.
Funding: State funding would follow the student to the nonresident district they attend. The nonresident district would receive the same per-pupil funding as it does for resident students.
Capacity Limits: Nonresident districts could limit enrollment of nonresident students if necessary due to space or capacity constraints in the district.
This bill has the potential to impact several key groups:
Students and Families: Families would have greater choice and flexibility in selecting their child's school district, even if outside their home district. This could provide more educational options.
School Districts: Nonresident districts may see an influx of new students, requiring them to adjust staffing, resources and facilities. Resident districts could lose funding if students leave.
State Education Funding: Per-pupil funding would transfer between districts based on where students enroll, potentially impacting state education budgets.
If enacted, the open enrollment provisions of this bill would likely take effect for the 2026-2027 school year to allow time for districts to prepare. The bill does not specify an expiration date, suggesting the open enrollment program would be ongoing.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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