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BMA is a School of Choice

In Connecticut, school choice programs are available to any student who resides in the state. School Choice programs help to raise student achievement and to “reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation.”

The term “school choice” means parents have an opportunity to choose a free public school that is outside of their home district that match their child’s interest and passions.

Eligibility requirements vary by program, locations, and town of residency status.

How To Choose A School of Choice

1. Explore your options

Identify your child’s interest and talents and what is important to your family.

2.  Connect

If there is a school choice option that interests you and your family, reach out the school district for more information.

3. Apply

Once you have gathered all of the information and your questions have been answered, you can move forward with applying. Make sure you check the application deadline.

IntraDistrict vs. InterDistrict 

An intradistrict magnet school can be used to support racial, ethnic and economic diversity by permitting school choice within the school district. Students do not cross district or town borders, thereby allowing local students from different neighborhoods to learn together in settings that offer unique, high-quality, themed educational opportunities. Intradistrict magnet may be operated by local and/or regional boards of education, regional educational service centers. An interdistrict magnet school permit students from different cities and towns to cross district borders to attend a themed magnet school or program. Interdistrict magnet schools receive special funding from the state including an operating grant, and a grant to support student transportation.