FAMU DRS Posts Enrollment Notice on Application Deadline Day | The Locally Times
The K-12 school set a June 30 enrollment deadline, but public announcements declaring the period "Now Open!" were posted on the school's website that same day.
Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) accepted applications for the 2026-2027 academic year through a firm deadline of June 30, 2026. The school is a public laboratory school affiliated with Florida A&M University, serving students from Kindergarten through grade 12. ## Application Details and Missing Information The enrollment period covered all grade levels from Kindergarten through 12th grade. According to a February 22 announcement, FAMU DRS waived its standard $5.00 application fee for the 2026-2027 cycle. Prospective families were directed to find the application on the FAMU DRS website and to contact the FAMU DRS Admissions Committee by phone at 850-412-5935 or via email with specific questions. The source document redacts the full email address. Public records available do not detail the specific criteria used for student admission or the process for handling applications if demand exceeds available capacity. The announcements also do not list any informational meetings or school tours for interested families. ## Conflicting Announcement Timeline Public records show a discrepancy in the timing of the school's enrollment announcements. An announcement posted on the school’s website on February 22, 2026, stated that the registration window for the 2026-2027 school year was “now OPEN.” However, two additional announcements—one for Kindergarten and one for grades 1-12—were posted on June 30, 2026, the same day as the application deadline. Both of these later announcements also carried the title, “FAMU DRS 2026-2027 Enrollment Period... is Now Open!” The school’s public postings do not provide a single, official start date for the enrollment period, creating a window that was simultaneously announced as open for several months and on its final day.