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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some people need to take a powder here.  The at-risk set-asides are not going to displace the kids of IB families. See http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/Files/downloads/COMMUNITY/Advisory%20Committee%20Draft%20web.pdf .

Starting with the SY2015-16 lottery, PK3/4 DCPS lottery priorities, in order, shall be:
• In-boundary with sibling
• In-boundary
• Out-of-boundary with sibling
• Out-of-boundary at-risk (at qualifying schools for qualifying students)**
• Out-of-boundary with proximity (for qualifying students)**
(** denotes new policies)

Starting with the SY2015-16 lottery, K-12 DCPS lottery priorities, in order, shall be:
• Out-of-boundary with sibling
• Out-of-boundary at-risk (at qualifying schools for qualifying students)**
• Out-of-boundary with proximity (for qualifying students)**
(** denotes new policies)

See also http://dme.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dme/publication/attachments/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20Proposed%20FY15%20UPSFF%20with%20appendices.pdf

Q: What is the definition of “at risk”?
A: The at-risk weight applies to students who are homeless, in the District’s foster care
system, qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or high school students that are one
year older, or more, than the expected age for the grade in which the students are
enrolled. The at-risk weight is cumulative to all other weights, with the exception of the
adult and alternative weights. At-risk dollars are unrestricted in their use.
This definition is consistent with the “Fair Student Funding and School-Based Budgeting
Amendment Act of 2013”. The definition of at-risk weight in the proposed FY15 Budget
Support Act is broader than what was recommended in the Adequacy Study. For more
information on how the at-risk weight will be implemented, see below.[/quote]

I don't think that anyone believes at-risk kids will displace IB kids. But for middle class families without siblings in OOB slots already - that path toward a better school and feeder path is likely to become even more difficult.

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You do realize that "at risk" families would have to "choose" to go to these schools. DCPS is not going to assign them to these schools. I know you guys love your upper NW schools but many "at risk" families may prefer something different.  Moreover, I haven't heard what travel accommodations DCPS is making for these children. If they don't supply buses then I doubt if many parents will be interested, particularly on the elementary school level. I really think all this hand wringing over the "at risk" set aside is overblown.[/quote]

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