Board workshop consensus: do not reinstate sibling preference for district magnet schools

May 6, 2025

At a Hernando County School Board workshop, staff presented 2024–25 magnet-lottery data showing limited open seats at three magnet schools. Board members reached a consensus not to reintroduce an open sibling-preference policy after hearing principals and parents describe both logistical benefits and fairness concerns.

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At a Hernando County School Board workshop, district staff presented data from the 2024–25 magnet lottery and board members signaled a consensus not to reinstate an open sibling-preference policy for the district's magnet schools.

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