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Sharon Public Schools previews school choice decision; committee to hold public hearing before June 1
Summary
Superintendent outlined the School Choice program, noting regular‑education tuition is $5,000 and admittance is by lottery; the committee asked for enrollment projections, a risk analysis and comparisons to neighboring districts before any decision.
The Sharon School Committee on March 19 received a district briefing on Massachusetts’ School Choice program ahead of a required public hearing and committee vote by June 1.
Peter, the superintendent, explained that School Choice allows families to enroll their children in districts other than the one where they live and that state law presumes districts will participate unless they hold a public hearing and vote to withdraw by June 1. “School choice tuition for students in regular education is $5,000 per student,”…
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