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Chester County Board maintains out-of-county tuition at $600/$1,000 for 2024–25
Summary
The board voted to keep out-of-county tuition rates at $600 for one student and $1,000 for two or more students per household for the upcoming school year and outlined the district's annual review and approval process for out-of-county applicants.
The Chester County Board of Education voted to maintain its out-of-county tuition rates for the 2024–25 school year at $600 for one student and $1,000 for two or more students in the same household.
Unidentified Speaker 1 described the annual review and asked Unidentified Speaker 4 to discuss the recommended rates and supporting policy (policy 6.204 referenced in the meeting packet). Unidentified Speaker 4 noted the board increased rates two years earlier and recommended keeping the current rates unchanged for next year. He explained the district's process for approving out-of-county students includes yearly reapproval for returning families, review of behavior, academics and attendance, and reserving approval until after local students are assigned.
Unidentified Speaker 2 moved to approve maintaining the rates; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. During discussion Unidentified Speaker 5 expressed concern about potential crowding at the elementary level if many out-of-county students sought enrollment.
Staff said transportation for out-of-county students is the family's responsibility and that the district prioritizes placement of local students before approving new out-of-county enrollments.
