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Winchester School Committee unanimously opts out of state school choice for 2025–26
Summary
The Winchester School Committee voted unanimously to opt out of the Massachusetts School Choice program for the 2025–26 school year, citing limited space and uncertain near-term enrollment as the primary reason, following a required public hearing and recommendation from Superintendent Dr. Hackett.
The Winchester School Committee voted unanimously to opt out of the Massachusetts School Choice program for the 2025–26 school year after a brief public hearing and on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Hackett.
The vote came after Dr. Hackett told the committee that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires each district to take annual action on…
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