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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Kind of a silly idea, 12:35, to create a new layer of bureaucracy for a relatively unique situation more easily addressed by individual families being responsible for their choices.

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Frankly, I'm surprised that some of you think this is even a question.

The proposal, while it would address the unique situation described earlier, is really intended to address the fact there appears to be high demand for spots in DCPS schools from MD and VA residents. Commuters want to enroll their younger kids in DCPS in order to have them near during the work day. Parents in multi-generational families want to enroll their kids in DCPS near grandma's house to take advantage for free before- and after-care. etc.

The idea is not without precedent. Just think of it as a voucher program where the vouchers must be used at other public schools.

Consider this: Who really benefits most when a MD resident fraudulently registers at a DCPS school? I would argue that it is the state of MD, which gets of out of spending 10K - 15K to educate one of its children.[/quote]

I'm the PP you are addressing.

The problem I have with your proposal is that I don't understand why DC needs to respond to the needs of MD or VA residents unless we have the capacity to accommodate them and they are willing to pay tuition for the conveniences you acknowledge in your post that are attractive to residents of MD and VA. But we're not talking about honorable tuition paying parents. We are talking about liars and cheaters who think they should get what they want because they want it and it would be convenient for them.

Frankly, if there aren't enough spots in DC for DC kids, why should I care about the demand of MD and VA residents. Let them start their own free preschools.

Your last point actually makes my case. Who benefits? Yes, the state of MD, which is exactly why they couldn't care less. But the more important question is, who does NOT benefit? Who is marginalized by a policy that, even accidentally, seems to prioritize the demand of MD and VA parents?

DC kids. DC families.

This isn't right.[/quote]

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