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Manatee board approves rezoning maps; school-choice window and legacy/founders timelines set
Summary
After months of public outreach, the Manatee County School Board approved new redistricting maps and heard staff—s school-choice plan; controlled open enrollment applications open Jan. 5 and legacy/founders priority requests must be submitted by Jan. 30.
The Manatee County School Board on Dec. 9 approved a redistricting plan and maps after staff presentations and public input, and district staff outlined the controlled open enrollment process, legacy and founders priority provisions, and outreach plans ahead of the January application window.
"You don't need a reason to apply for controlled open enrollment," Jamara Clark of the Office of Student Assignment said during a detailed presentation on the district's school-choice work. Clark described outreach efforts, a new school locator tool, a small on-the-ground enrollment office for families…
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