The district announced on April 22 it would not participate in the School Choice Act of 2013, saying it was exempt from the act because of desegregation obligations. Because of the academics," Brett Harris said. "We considered moving out of Blytheville and to Armorel, but we couldn't sell our home," Stacey Harris said. Smith said business leaders fear more may more want out of the town because of educational opportunities elsewhere. "If something doesn't happen, if there are no educational options, this could be detrimental to us," Smith said.
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