OR SB646

Oregon residents may enroll in any public school in the state regardless of district boundaries, though schools may prohibit enrollment when capacity limits are exceeded for a program, class, grade level, or building.

District school boards must admit nonresident students by giving consent and cannot consider race, religion, disability, academic records, IEP status, or athletic ability when granting consent.

Students enrolled outside their home district are considered residents of the enrolling district for funding purposes, and districts cannot charge tuition or require contracts for nonresident student admission.

Schools must use an equitable lottery process when applications exceed capacity, with preference given to students within attendance boundaries and priority allowed for returning students or siblings.

Removes the 3% cap on students from a school district who may attend virtual public charter schools not sponsored by that district.