If you have concerns about the Manatee County School District's future, we'd like to hear from you. Please state the most convenient time to reach you at your home or office. In the St. Lucie County public school system, controlled choice is defined as a student assignment process in which parents rank their school preferences within one of three large geographic zones.
Parents choose among schools within the zone where they live.
Computer-generated assignments are then given based on seat availability. Because controlled choice plans provide racial balance, it could be a factor in whether students get their first, second or third choice. Controlled open enrollment programs also intend to be offered in addition to existing choice pro grams such as magnet schools, alternative schools, special programs, advanced placement and dual enrollment. A. Florida's Legislature is requiring each school district to develop a controlled open enrollment plan to be submitted to the Department of Education by June 30. The state is not immediately requiring districts put the plans in operation, but local administrators believe that is on the horizon.