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  • Do I need to apply by January 15th?
  • If my child is already attending a Saint Paul school and we move do I need to fill out Open Enrollment?
  • What is the deciding factor for approval of my application?
  • Does Open Enrollment take the place of other applications?
  • Do we have to apply every year?
  • Do I need to apply by January 15th?
    No, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth are waived from the January 15th deadline

    If my child is already attending a Saint Paul school and we move do I need to fill out Open Enrollment?
    Yes.  In order for your child to continue attending school in Saint Paul you need to submit your Open Enrollment application at the time of your move.

    What is the deciding factor for approval of my application?
    Space availability in the school you are applying for.

    Does Open Enrollment take the place of other applications?
    No.  You need to make sure you complete any required applications by their individual dead lines.

    Do we have to apply every year?
    If your application is approved, you will not have to apply again unless your  resident address changes.