Washington County discusses limits, placement process for J‑1 exchange students

Sep 22, 2025

Board staff outlined how the district handles international exchange students, saying the district does not accept F‑1 visa students and that J‑1 placements are limited by a statewide cap of 326 slots that the state allocates among districts and charters.

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District staff described the Washington County School District’s current approach to international exchange students at the Sept. 22 work session, saying the district does not accept F‑1 visa students and only accepts a small number of J‑1 exchange students placed through third‑party agencies.

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