Pushing a file association change?

Does anyone know how to go about issuing a change in file association to remote clients, either by commandline, an applescript, or MCX record?
I recently installed Bean wordprocessor for use in an elementary school, however the documents default to textedit when I launch them. I would prefer not to have to touch all these laptops if necessary.
Any means of changing file association via ARD or Server would be appreciated.

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