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Sharon School Committee votes 4-3 not to participate in school choice for 2025-26
Summary
After a public hearing and extended discussion about enrollment trends and financial risk, the Sharon School Committee voted 4-3 to decline participation in the state''s school choice program for the 2025-26 school year.
The Sharon School Committee voted 4-3 on April 16 to decline participation in Massachusetts''s school choice program for the 2025-26 school year, following a public hearing and extended committee discussion.
Committee Chair Julie (Chair, Sharon School Committee) opened the hearing and Superintendent Peter (Superintendent, Sharon Public Schools) summarized the district''s enrollment projections and the mechanics of school choice: districts receive a per-student payment (described in the presentation as $5,000) and a special-education reimbursement that may not fully cover all services. He told the committee that most neighboring towns…
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