Dripping Springs ISD opens out-of-district transfer applications

Starting April 1, Texas families will be able to apply for an out-of-district transfer to Dripping Springs ISD.

What’s happening

Due to slowed enrollment, DSISD has “extra seats” in grades K-6.

To be eligible for an out-of-district transfer, students must:

Diving in deeper

Public school funding in Texas is calculated on the average daily attendance of enrolled students. By offering out-of-district transfers for grades K-6, the district aims to increase funding without increasing operating costs, according to the website.

One more thing

The district will not provide transportation for out-of-district transfers. Out-of-district families will need to reapply and pay the administrative fee every year.