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Pembroke School Committee declines state school choice for 2026–27
Summary
After a public hearing, the Pembroke School Committee voted to decline participation in Massachusetts’ school choice program for the 2026–27 school year, citing concerns about special‑education and ESL needs and uncertain per‑pupil costs relative to the $5,000 tuition payment.
The Pembroke School Committee voted to decline participation in the state school choice program for the 2026–27 year after a public hearing and discussion with the superintendent.
At the hearing the superintendent explained that "what school choice does is allow students from other school districts to attend Pembroke public schools," and noted the statutory tuition payment is $5,000 per school‑choice student while actual per‑pupil costs in the…
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