Dear Virtual School Family,
We need your help! If you or someone you know has been denied enrollment in an online public school because the school district is hitting the enrollment cap, we need to hear from you. Please email us today to tell us your story.
In 2011, the Oregon State Legislature placed a cap of 3% on the number of kids in a school district that can transfer to full-time online schools. Nearly 10 years later, that number hasn’t been adjusted to account for growth. With COVID-19 closing traditional classrooms around the state, more and more parents are seeking better online learning options and school districts are hitting that 3% cap.
For many parents, an online public school may be the best option to protect the safety of their children and keep them on track in their education. Lifting the enrollment cap will allow more parents to seek online alternatives for their children. The State Legislature needs to enact a permanent cap increase to ensure that online public schools are available to those families who choose to utilize this education option.
Please do your part to protect choice in education! Email us today if you or someone you know has been denied enrollment in an online public school due to the enrollment cap. Help us protect online education options for Oregon students.