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Committee hears bill to remove midday busing requirement for half‑day kindergarten
2897453 · April 8, 2025
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Summary
A House bill that would change a statewide busing mandate for districts offering half‑day kindergarten drew questions about unintended impacts on families who rely on school transportation.
Representative Keith Amond introduced House Bill 319 to the Senate Education Committee, saying the bill would remove a statewide mandate that requires districts with half‑day kindergarten to run midday bus trips.
Amond, who said he represents New Boston, Lineborough and Mount Vernon, told the committee that his district spends about $75,000 a year complying with the midday busing rule…
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