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Frequently Asked Open Enrollment Questions

Can I open enroll my child at College Community?

Although Open Enrollment Legislation was passed by the Iowa legislature in 1989 to give students and parents the option of enrolling in school district in which they do not reside, College Community is not approving applications for open enrollment into the district. Since 1989, Prairie has been a school of choice causing the School Board to close open enrollment to slow growth and reduce class size.

Why are some people still approved for open enrollment?

We do approve siblings of existing students to keep families together as well as current students who move out of our district so they can continue their education at College Community.

Open Enrollment Deadlines

Parents or guardians considering the use of the open enrollment option to enroll their child or children in another public school district in the state of Iowa should contact Jim Rotter to check on the deadlines for the current year.

Parents or guardians of open enrollment students whose income falls below 160 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for transportation assistance. This may be in the form of actual transportation or in the form of a cash stipend. Parents should be aware that open enrollment may result in the loss of athletic eligibility. For further details, contact your original school district.

Updated: 10/21/03