Ohio Law Prioritizes Private School Bus Rides Over Public School Students
Due to a shortage of buses and drivers, coupled with the mandate to transport private and charter school students, Dayton, Ohio public school districts face transportation challenges. Consequently, students, such as those in Dayton, are left without school-provided transportation, leading to increased reliance on costly alternatives or potentially dangerous public transit. This situation stems from Ohio’s law requiring public schools to transport private and charter school students, alongside the broader push by conservative politicians for increased private school enrollment, funded by taxpayer money. This has sparked controversy, with public school officials arguing that it diverts resources from their own students, while some politicians cite safety concerns on public transit.
John Q. Hosedrinker