Parents Seek Temporary Restraining Order to Halt JCPS Transportation Plan
The battle over transportation for students in Jefferson County Public Schools has reached a new level, as parents have taken legal action to stop the district’s controversial new plan.
In a recent court filing, parents have requested a temporary restraining order to halt the implementation of the plan, which would cut transportation for thousands of students. The lawsuit, filed by two JCPS parents, alleges that the plan disproportionately affects students of color and violates their civil rights.
The plan, approved in April, would eliminate bus routes for magnet and traditional schools, with the exception of schools with a high percentage of students on free or reduced lunch. This decision has sparked outrage among parents who fear that their children may have to enroll in less desirable neighborhood schools due to a lack of transportation.
Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio has acknowledged the challenges of keeping buses on schedule and students on time, but parents argue that cutting transportation to magnet and traditional schools will only exacerbate existing problems in lower socio-economic neighborhoods.
The court filing asks a judge to put a hold on the district’s plan, but it remains unclear when a decision will be made. As the legal battle unfolds, many parents and students are left wondering about the future of transportation in JCPS.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
