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Milton officials say one fewer bus increased wait list; state law limits required service
Summary
Superintendent John Phelan and staff explained that the FY26 budget reduced bus service by one route, producing a district-wide wait list of 116 students and that state law requires transportation only for K–6 students living more than two miles from school.
Superintendent John Phelan told the school committee on Aug. 20 that Milton is operating with one fewer school bus this year and the reduction is the primary reason for a larger transportation wait list.
“As of Aug. 13, total students registered [for bus service] is 1,465,” Phelan said. He said the district had 1,466 riders the prior year and noted the number of students on the wait list for on‑time registrations was 84, with 32 late registrations, totaling 116 families impacted.…
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