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Bridgewater‑Raynham votes to pause school choice for 2026–27, citing class‑size and budget strain
Summary
The Bridgewater‑Raynham School Committee voted to withdraw from the school choice program for the 2026–27 school year, citing high class sizes and budget constraints; the superintendent recommended pausing new admissions despite the roughly $5,000 per‑student state payment because it does not cover full per‑pupil costs.
The Bridgewater‑Raynham Regional School Committee voted Wednesday to withdraw from the Massachusetts school choice program for the 2026–27 school year, pausing acceptance of new nonresident high‑school students amid concerns about class sizes and district finances.
Superintendent Ryan Powers told the committee the district currently has 27 school‑choice students on its rolls (24 attend during the school day) and receives approximately $5,000 from the state for each school‑choice pupil while the district’s per‑pupil expenditure is…
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