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School committee declines school choice for 2026–27, citing enrollment stability and costs
Summary
The Franklin School Committee voted to decline participation in the Massachusetts school choice program for the 2026–27 school year after the superintendent warned the district cannot absorb tuition-to-cost gaps or added enrollment while implementing a major reorganization.
The Franklin School Committee voted not to accept school choice students for the 2026–27 school year after the superintendent recommended the district step out of the program while it stabilizes enrollment and completes its recent reorganization.
Superintendent Jagielski told the committee that the recommendation…
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