Asending/receiving relationship is one in which a publicschool district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district.[1] This is often done to achieve costs savings in smaller districts or continues after districts have grown as part of a historical relationship.[2] The term is used inprimary andsecondary education in the states ofNew Jersey,Delaware, andPennsylvania in theUnited States, although the concept exists in other states.
At times, the sending district may be granted representation on the receiving district'sboard of education. On the receiving district's board of education, the sending representative usually votesonly on issues pertaining to the students received and district-wide issues. This is mainly to save money for the township and citizens who have to pay taxes for the school.
Demographic changes in either of the districts may cause the sending district to seek to end the relationship. Some districts have sought to gainlocal control of education methods and facilities by pulling out of existing sending relationships.