Prospective Choice Districts

Apply to become a choice district for the 2014-15 school year

Any district is eligible to apply to become a choice district. Applications are submitted in the spring for Commissioner approval. To become a choice district, an applicant must provide information about the district's proposed program, admission criteria for special programs, and participating schools, number of available seats by grade level. Choice districts are required to create a parent information center and establish board policies for admissions.

  • 2013 Choice District Application (Word | PDF)
  • Applications are due by April 30, 2013.
  • Applicants will be notified by July 30, 2013 of the Commissioner's decision.

Interdistrict Public School Choice Program
New Jersey State Department of Education
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0500

Email: pschoice@doe.state.nj.us