Connecticut provides K–12 students and their families a few types of school choice, including charter schools, magnet schools, homeschooling and public school choice via open enrollment. Connecticut does not have any private school choice programs.
Connecticut
Private School Choice
Connecticut does not have a private school choice program, though families have been fighting for education savings accounts.
Public School Choice
Connecticut has inter-district and intra-district open enrollment policies, which allow some students to attend traditional public schools outside their zoned school. Connecticut also allows magnet schools.
Charter School Choice
Connecticut has some charter schools, which are publicly funded schools that are free from many of the regulations that restrict traditional public schools.
Home School Choice
Parents have to meet certain laws in Connecticut when homeschooling their children.
K-12 Education in Connecticut Polling Insights
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