LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Parents of Jefferson County Public Schools students are getting their first look at superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio’s School Choice Proposal. Pollio released the comprehensive plan for assigning students to schools Wednesday. This is the first major review of the JCPS student assignment plan in almost 40 years. 

What You Need To Know

  • JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio releases in-depth draft of school choice plan

  • It is the first major review of the JCPS student assignment plan in almost 40 years

  • If approved, students would get to choose where they want to attend school

  • JCPS has set up a website to take parent questions and feedback

If approved by the Jefferson County Board of Education, the plan would allow every student, regardless of where they live, a chance to go to the school of their choice.

In a news release sent to Spectrum News 1, Dr. Pollio said, “This is the work product of years of discussion, research and input, and is without a doubt one of the most significant steps our district can take to create a more successful environment for our students,” Dr. Pollio said, “Because this is such a critical step in the future of our district, we want to be fully transparent with our families about how this proposal would impact them and their children.”

Along with the comprehensive plan, JCPS launched a tool that allows families to type in their address and see where their children could be assigned if the plan is approved.

 JCPS says its plan emphasizes five principles: equity, access, ease of understanding, diversity and choice.

Along with the draft proposal, JCPS launched a new tool that gives families the opportunity to type in their address and see where their students may be assigned, if approved.

The new school choice proposal also creates a Choice Zone—an area in and around West Louisville. Students living in the Choice Zone would have two options for guaranteed admission as well as magnet, network and transfer options. They also have opportunities to stay in the same school with peers all the way from kindergarten through graduation; and improved opportunities to participate in after-school activities and athletics.

Families can read the comprehensive 307-page draft, ask questions and leave feedback on the School Choice Proposal web page.

If the plan is approved, it would go into effect for children starting kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade in the 2023-2024 school year. 

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