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Johnson County school districts have all spoken out against open enrollment
"Schools are such a draw to the community in general,” said Jennifer Robinson, an Olathe mother.
All three of her children – and a lot of her tax dollars – have gone to Olathe schools. Now, with the passage of the open enrollment provision, more kids can go to Olathe schools but their parents tax dollars won't.
Suburban school officials predict ‘chaos’ if Kansas lets out-of-district students transfer freely
Conservatives say the plan would give families stuck in failing school districts a chance at a life-changing escape. But school administrators fear a flood of students they’re not prepared for and who come with needs they can’t afford to accommodate.