Perspective
Jul. 23, 2010
California Law, Offering Enrollment Choice to Students
Under the Romero Bill, students attending certain schools may enroll in higher performing schools in other districts, regardless of residence. Namita Brown and Emily Sugrue of Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost advise.
On Jan. 7, 2010, the California Legislature signed into law the Open Enrollment Act, which is known as the Romero Bill and codified as Education Code Sections 48350-48361. Enactment of the new law came as part of the state's efforts to qualify for federal Race to the Top funds. Although California did not qualify for funding following phase one of the application process, the legislation remains in place and the State ...
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