Topic: Annual enrollment

Here’s a simple idea: if a Georgia public school has an open seat, any Georgia student should be able to take it.

Weak open-enrollment laws strand families in their assigned schools and even withhold basic information—including where the available seats are. 

Florida shows that true educational freedom includes more than private options—it’s about public school choice, too. Georgia has a long way to go.

Students deserve options to find their best educational fit, including within the public school system.

Despite the growing popularity of open enrollment programs nationwide, Georgia is not meeting its full potential in making these programs accessible.

While Georgia law allows transfers to and from public schools, there are still numerous legal, financial and bureaucratic limitations.