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Elk Grove Unified board caps, closes open-enrollment at several schools for 2026-27
Summary
The Elk Grove Unified School District board approved staff recommendations to cap or close open enrollment at specific middle and high schools for the 2026-27 school year, citing capacity projections and growth; trustees heard public concerns about longer student commutes before voting to adopt the plan.
The Elk Grove Unified School District board on Tuesday approved a staff plan to limit open-enrollment transfers at a number of middle and high schools for the 2026-27 school year, citing projected site capacities and anticipated housing-driven growth.
District Director of Enrollment Mr. Schweitzer outlined a data-driven approach that recommends capping the number of students who may transfer out of a single school at 5% and closing or capping a set of schools to preserve neighborhood enrollment and staffing stability. "Once again tonight, I'll recommend that no more than 5% of any school's students be allowed to transfer to another school through open…
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