In that case, the argument for
mandating open admissions is much more compelling, but it is still not necessary.
Mandating open admissions, like the prohibition against «topping off,» is intended to ensure all children have access to quality schools.
Not exact matches
This or similar approaches (e.g., Kingsland's proposal to grant larger vouchers for at - risk students) are more likely to yield wider private school participation — and therefore greater access to quality schools — than a strict
open admissions mandate.
Some argued that Louisiana's onerous regulatory environment — particularly its
open admissions requirement and state test
mandate — drove away better - performing private schools from participating in the program.
States therefore should avoid well - intentioned but misguided regulations such as
open admissions requirements, price controls, state testing
mandates, and excessive reporting requirements.