The new rules increase the cases of priority. Previously, places in Flemish schools were reserved for siblings of existing pupils, socially disadvantaged families and Dutch speakers. Priority is now extended to children of staff and to pupils from another section of the same school, passing, for example, from primary to secondary. In Brussels, 55% of places will be reserved for Dutch-speaking children. Children from disadvantaged families will still have a measure of priority, but the exact quota will be decided locally.

In Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp, parents will be able to register via an online system. The new rules will be able to be used in practice by the 2013-2014 school year.