Q: In developing "the number of spaces available for out-of-district students under the program," there are many factors that could be considered.  How will this be handled?
A: The criteria for determining these factors are left to each district. However, whatever data you provide must be defensible and consider such issues as the traditional class size in the district, current racial balance in a school, etc. It is assumed that if a student is accepted from Hartford or by Hartford, for example, the addition of that student will not require the hiring of an additional teacher or provision of another classroom.

Q: How do districts report their available spaces?
A: Superintendents in the Capitol Region will receive forms from CREC for reporting available seats.

Q: Who pays for transportation?
A: The State of Connecticut pays for transportation through a grant to CREC.

Q: Who would expel a student?
A: Each district, once it accepts a student, should regard that student as a “resident.” Therefore, whatever procedures are in place for your current students should apply to the Choice students.

Q: If a student is accepted by our district in kindergarten, are we obligated to continue that student in attendance through high school graduation?
A: In the CGS, 10-266aa(e), it states:  “Each receiving district shall allow out-of-district students it accepts to attend school in the district until they graduate from high school.”

Q: Should athletic recruiting be a concern?
A: PA 97-290 states very clearly that, “No receiving district shall recruit students under the program for athletic or extra curricular purposes.”