Parents Push for Open Enrollment, Wanting Ability to Choose Schools for Kids

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The School Choice Movement wants Missouri parents to have more choices for their childrens' education. They're pushing for open enrollment, which, they say, would force public schools to improve in order to keep students.

Missouri's School Choice Movement is pushing for open enrollment which would allow students to attend school across their district boundaries. And while it has the support of many parents, administrators aren't convinced.

According to reports, 84 students since the fall of 2007 gave false addresses in order to attend Lee's Summit schools. Others forged documents to attend. They were all removed from the district.

Supporters said public demand from families such as these make it necessary for another push in the state legislature in the coming session.

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This is a big issue in rural areas where kids sometimes live closer to schools in neighboring districts. Reps in my state tell me they will be spending lots of time this session debating this issue.