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Superintendent warns of colocation requests under Schools of Hope law as district studies declining enrollment

Orange County School Board · November 12, 2025
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Superintendent Vasquez told the board the district received letters from operators seeking to colocate at numerous campuses under recent legislation; staff identified far fewer eligible schools and will hold a work session and community meetings on redistricting and potential colocation impacts.

Superintendent Dr. Maria Vasquez told the board the district had received letters asking that more than 50 schools be considered for colocation under the Schools of Hope provisions in state law. Vasquez said district staff quickly reviewed those submissions and found many to be ineligible or misidentified; the district estimates "the most is 9, but we believe it's closer to 5" eligible schools and plans a work session so the board and public can…

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