The Brief
- Gwinnett County Public Schools is clarifying its enrollment process for the 2026–27 school year to ensure 6-year-olds are placed consistently across the district.
- While the “Grade Level Consideration” process will allow input from families new to the county, 6-year-olds already residing in Gwinnett are expected to enter first grade.
- The district denied reports that it is banning “redshirting” entirely, though a proposed state bill could soon give parents more legal authority over these placement decisions.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Gwinnett County Public Schools said it is working to improve consistency when it comes to kindergarten enrollment across the district.
What they’re saying:
The district stated that the way they handle student enrollment will not change, but it will allow parents who recently moved to the district to consult with school staff about enrolling a 6-year-old in kindergarten.…