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Should Missouri allow K-12 students to transfer to any public school district regardless of their zip code?

The Missouri legislature is debating an 'Open Enrollment' bill that would allow students to transfer to public schools outside their residential district. Supporters, often advocating for 'school choice,' argue that parents need options if their local school is failing. Opponents, particularly in rural areas, argue it will lead to school consolidation, drain resources from struggling districts, and turn sports recruiting into a free-for-all. Proponents support this to give families freedom; opponents oppose it to protect community schools.

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70%
Yes
30%
No
59%
Yes
27%
No
6%
Yes, a child’s education shouldn’t be determined by their zip code
2%
No, this will bankrupt rural schools and force consolidation
4%
Yes, but only for districts that voluntarily opt-in
1%
No, local tax dollars should only fund local students
1%
Yes, competition forces failing districts to improve

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 @BF3CYSK from Missouri  answered…1wk1W

Yes, but they must have a valid and approved reason for doing so

 @BF39YCF from Missouri  answered…1wk1W

Yes, depending on how much space they have

 @BDZTDDD from Missouri  answered…2wks2W

No, Missouri should adopt a voucher system that allows students to attend any participating public or private school of their choice.

 @BDP3QB8  from Missouri  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only if schools have room for outside students

 @BD5WDK4 from Missouri  answered…2mos2MO

Instead, we should provide schools with more funding and focus on educating children

 @BD5CZ6N from Missouri  answered…2mos2MO

depending on their grade only grades 11-12 up

  @Anders_Maidment  from Missouri  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, and the money should follow the student, but public education should be privatized

  @Anders_Maidment  from Missouri  answered…2mos2MO

No, and all education should be privatized

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