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Virtual-school enrollment falls below 1% cap; district reports roughly 208 students at Commonwealth virtual schools
Summary
One year after imposing a 1% discretionary cap on Springfield students enrolling in Commonwealth virtual schools, district officials reported the share fell from about 1.03% to 0.88%; staff estimate about 50 seats will be available next year and said the district wants to recruit students back to its own Springfield Virtual School.
Chief Saint Lawrence reported to the Springfield Public Schools School Committee that the share of Springfield students enrolled in Commonwealth of Massachusetts virtual schools fell to about 0.88% from a peak of about 1.03% a year earlier, one year after the committee enacted a discretionary 1% enrollment restriction.
"Number 1 is that there are no action required from you at all tonight," Superintendent Dr. Denaul told the committee as staff presented the update. She said the department…
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