open enrollment
Americannoun
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enrollment at a public school of choice rather than compulsory assignment to a particular school because of where one lives.
Etymology
Origin of open enrollment
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The cancellations amount to 19% of those who had renewed their policies on the state marketplace during open enrollment, state officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
She decided to skip dental insurance during open enrollment this month to mitigate increases to her overall premiums, and she downgraded her home insurance policy to a higher-deductible option with lower yearly payments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Now, open enrollment for next year’s plans is well under way.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
Some of the unsolicited messages they get about open enrollment could be legitimate — but some might not be, experts warn.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2025
Oakland’s open enrollment process allowed families to apply to any school in the district, and Oakland High was a popular choice.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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