Code: JFAB

 

 

ADMISSION OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS

 

Nonresident students may be accepted under any of the following conditions:

 

A.             Under an agreement with another local school administrative unit and/or upon payment of the tuition fee allowed by state law.

 

B.             Following receipt of a written parental request and formal approval by the superintendent on a space/program‑available basis, upon payment of the tuition fee allowed by state law.  Reapplication shall be made annually.  Behavior, cooperation and suitability of programming shall be considered.

 

C.             A foreign exchange student, assuming availability of an appropriate program, assigned locally under the auspices of a recognized foreign exchange program (may be admitted without assessment of tuition).

 

D.             Upon special permission granted by the superintendent, to provide continuity of program for a student whose family provides evidence of intent to move to the community shortly after a school year begins, or moves from the community near the end of a school year.

 

E.             In specific accordance with Maine statutes relating to the assignment of students for school purposes, such as: state wards; students for whom the superintendent determines it is in the student's best interest to attend; students placed by state agencies; homeless children of school age; students living at light, fog warning or life stations; temporary residents; a transfer student when the two superintendents approve in the student's best interest, etc.

 

F.             Retroactive tuition will be assessed for students found to be nonresidents and ineligible for enrollment under law or board policy.

 

G.             All requirements regarding age, health examinations, immunizations, etc., which apply to resident students shall also apply to nonresident students accepted for enrollment in this school system.

 

Legal Reference:     Title 20A MRSA § 5203 ET SEQ.

Cross Reference:    JFAA ‑ ADMISSION OF RESIDENT STUDENTS

 

 

 

 

 

First Reading:         December 5, 2001

 

Adopted:               January 2, 2002