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An important deadline is approaching for Connecticut families with children in Hartford area schools.

The state Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office is accepting applications for dozens of free public schools across the Greater Hartford region for next fall. The online application to apply for the lottery for the upcoming school year is available now through Feb. 6, 2026, according to officials.

Families can choose from over 40 public magnet schools, schools and districts that participate in open choice, and three Connecticut technical education and career system Hartford region technical high schools.

Families must apply by Feb. 6, to access the widest range of options and for the best chance of receiving a placement

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