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Marion County board readies district policies as state'level school-choice action appears likely
Summary
The superintendent told the board that "some form of school choice will pass" the upcoming legislative session and warned local districts will need policies to handle transfers; the report also covered enrollment (about 1,747 funded students), discipline data, nutrition improvements and a near-term need for 3'4 used buses before new buses arrive in 2028.
Superintendent (Speaker 3) briefed the Marion County School District board on monthly data and a legislative outlook that could require local policy changes.
"I think it is becoming clear that some form of school choice will pass the legislative session," the superintendent said, and added that district officials were told implementation details, such as transfer limits and the length students must remain, would be left to local boards to resolve. The superintendent said the district will prepare policy options and meet with principals to review enrollment…
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