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Bus Shortage Sparks School Choice Debate | Columbus News
Ohio’s bus driver shortage is crippling student transportation, with only 14% of open positions filled last year, sparking fierce debate over how public and private schools handle getting kids to school. A state workgroup proposed sweeping changes to ensure safe, reliable transit for all students — including busing to private or community schools even on non-school days — but couldn’t agree on the root problems. While everyone supports “school choice,” disagreements erupted over funding, especially around the outdated “impracticality” loophole that lets districts avoid busing students to…
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