Board Policy: 6.204 Date Issued: 02/26/25
Students residing outside the boundaries of the school system may attend schools within the school system under the following conditions:
They must be approved by the director of schools. (1,3)
Non-resident students must submit an application with the Director of Schools and receive approval prior to enrolling in the school district.
The Huntingdon Special School District reserves the right to establish a tuition fee, without further notice, if deemed appropriate. (2)
Applications will be accepted only as space is available. The school system shall have the right to reject the application of any student who fails to meet satisfactory scholastic standards, or does not exhibit good citizenship. Students may be rejected for other just causes. The application of any student suspended or expelled from the school last attended by said student will not be accepted.
There shall be no obligation for the Huntingdon Special School District to provide transportation for non-resident students.
Students who move outside the district and who are in good standing with the attendance and discipline policies of the system may continue in the Huntingdon Special School District. The administration reserves the right to review and determine status of enrollment.
If a parent of a student is an employee of the Huntingdon Special School District and resides outside our system, the student shall be allowed to attend the Huntingdon Special School System.(4) The student must remain in good standing with the attendance and discipline policies in order to continue enrollment.
The Huntingdon Special School District will accept without tuition non-resident kindergarten students prior to two (2) weeks before the beginning of the school year.
Legal References
1. TCA 49-6-3104; TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.03(11)(f)—(i) 2. TCA 49-6-3003; TCA 49-6-403(f) 3. TCA 49-6-3105 4. TCA 49-6-3108
5. TCA 49-6-3113; TCA 49-6-3103
Procedures for Application of Non-Resident Students
The Director of Schools must approve all non-resident students. The Director of Schools shall review each application by taking into consideration applicable law and the impact on the school system.
There shall be no obligation for the Huntingdon Special School District to provide transportation for non-resident students.
Parents or legal guardians must apply annually. All students must live with a person(s) who has legal custody. The application of a student who has previously attended a school in the Huntingdon Special School District shall be considered before new open enrollment applicants. Siblings of those previously accepted will also be given preference.
Applications to enroll in Huntingdon Special School District as a non-resident student may be denied based on academic, attendance, and/or disciplinary records. Students expelled or suspended from other schools will not be accepted.
Non resident students shall be allowed to enroll on a space available basis, first come first served, and with the understanding that in subsequent years there may be no guarantee that space will be available for them to be able to continue in that school.
A one-time fee of $50(cash) will be paid at the time of application. If the application is denied, the $50 fee will NOT be refunded.
Any parent/guardian who falsifies any information required by this document shall not be permitted to enroll nor continue enrollment in the Huntingdon Special School District.
As parent/guardian, I agree by submitting this application that attendance in this school district is dependent upon my student following rules as set forth in the student handbook and as set forth in board policy. I realize that minor offenses will be dealt with fairly and impartially, however, acts of violence or threats of violence, use or sale of drugs or other major infractions will result in the immediate revocation of my student’s privilege to attend Huntingdon Special School District. The student must maintain satisfactory attendance, behavior, and effort. I understand that any tuition paid will NOT be refunded.
