The program allows students to transfer schools where they would be the racial minority.

The program allows students to transfer schools where they would be the racial minority. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. —

As students head back to class, the Jefferson County School System is implementing a new program designed to give students more options when it comes to their education.

The "Majority to Minority Program" allows students to transfer to a school where they are the racial minority.

If a Black, white, or Hispanic student goes to a school where their race is the majority, they can transfer to a school where it isn't.

Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin said this will address "racial isolation" within certain schools.

"This is going to have a tremendous impact on our college and workforce

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