1.       It is the policy of the Marlborough School Committee to admit only resident students. For purposes of this policy, residence means physical presence within the city of Marlborough. The determination of residence is based solely on the location of the child’s home. Residency is defined in Policy JE.

 2.       There may be instances when a non-resident student is admitted without tuition, although parents will be responsible for providing necessary transportation, except for students who are homeless or in foster care. The Superintendent may authorize non-tuition admission under the following circumstances:

• A student whose family has moved out of town after March 31 with the authorization of the principal or his designee.

•  A senior student whose family has moved out of town anytime during the senior year, may remain in school with the approval of the Building Administrator.

• A homeless child temporarily receiving shelter in Marlborough.  (Policy JG)

• A homeless Marlborough resident who has temporary shelter in another community.  (Policy JG)

• A foster care student in which the Best Interest Determination (per DESE and DCF) has been conducted and verified by the Marlborough Public Schools. (Policy  JGA)

• During a declared local, state or federal emergency an employee may request enrollment of their child(ren) in MPS for the period of one school year, if a seat is available.  

3.       Annually, the School Committee will make a decision regarding School Choice, which MAY or MAY NOT        allow students that are non-residents to attend MPS.

Legal Reference: Ch 76, S. 12B                                                                                     

Ch 6, S.23 acts of 1991                                                                        

Ch. 76, S. 6                    

Approved: 6/9/1998

Approved: 8/28/2007

Approved 6/24/2014

Approved 5/22/18

Approved 8.25.20

Revised/Approved 12.13.22

Approved: 8/27/24