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Magnet parents warn proposed end to district transportation would reduce access; offer hub and partnership options
2132857 · January 7, 2025
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Summary
A Duval County parent and magnet advocate told the board the district’s proposal to eliminate magnet transportation by 2026–27 would reduce accessibility and equity; he proposed hub-based routes, parent-paid options and transit partnerships as alternatives.
Andre Higgins, a parent and magnet advocate, urged the Duval County School Board on Jan. 7 to preserve transportation for magnet programs and proposed practical alternatives if district finances require changes.
Why it matters: Duval County’s magnet programs are designed to provide choice and specialized…
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