The bill amends section 3313.97 of the Revised Code to update the policies regarding intradistrict open enrollment for school districts in Ohio. Key changes include the replacement of the term "deadlines" with "timelines" for application procedures, and the removal of the requirement for education program capacity limits. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts post the number of remaining vacancies in each grade level and school building on their websites every twelve weeks. It also introduces a requirement for districts to continue approving applications for alternative schools that have not reached their capacity limits and establishes a preference for students already enrolled or living in the attendance area of the school.

Further provisions include the prohibition of rejecting applicants based on residential address, race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status, and the requirement for school boards to provide information about the open enrollment policy to parents and the public. The bill also stipulates that no tuition or fees can exceed those charged to students assigned to the school by the district superintendent. Parents or guardians have the right to appeal a denied application to the department of education and workforce, which must respond within ninety days. Lastly, the department is tasked with monitoring compliance and requires annual reporting from school districts on open enrollment applications, including the total number received, accepted, denied, and reasons for denials.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3313.97