MO HB1552

Parents or guardians may enroll their child in a public school in another district beginning July 1, 2011, by submitting notification by January 15 of the preceding school year, with admissions determined by lottery if capacity is insufficient.

Students may request late enrollment after January 15 through the third Friday in July if "good cause" exists, including changes in residence, marital status, custody, foster care placement, health or safety concerns, or loss of district accreditation.

The district of residence must pay the receiving district an amount based on weighted average daily attendance multiplied by the state adequacy target, plus local tax revenues and other state aid attributable to the student.

Parents are responsible for student transportation without reimbursement, though receiving districts may allow students to board buses at regular route stops if space is available.

Students transferring from unaccredited public schools, private schools, or homeschools must receive written explanation of credit issuance and grade level placement within 30 calendar days, with districts required to review transcripts and prior achievement data.