The public school district that I live in has open enrollment for non-district residents' children under "schools of choice" program. It is used to keep the classrooms full when there are openings.  Our school district is also one of the top rated ones in our state so there are literally waiting lists for non-district students who want to come here.  Because the funding for our schools comes mainly from the state on a per student basis, out-of-district students do not have to pay extra to attend, while local property tax payers fund capital improvements and technology upgrades in the classroom.  The funny thing is that the state teacher's union is opposed to this because......the out-of-district students that attend our schools are taking money away from their poor performing district.  So rather than support students getting a quality education, the union is worried about their pay and benefits at the poor performing schools.