A new analysis evaluates how open enrollment policies shape public school choice across the country, revealing significant variations in state-level access to interdistrict schooling. The report examines which states allow students to attend public schools outside their assigned district with minimal restrictions, highlighting differences in flexibility and parental control over education options. Policies range from highly permissive systems to those with strict limitations, influencing how families navigate K-12 opportunities. The findings could prompt discussions on equity, competition, and the future of traditional school boundaries.
Public schools without boundaries 2026: Ranking every state’s K-12 open enrollment policies Reason Foundation
