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William Penn School District first reading clarifies free transportation for charter students; SEPTA passes may be used
Summary
At an April 9 Policy Committee meeting, Doctor Harris presented a first reading of Policy 810 clarifying that charter school students must receive free transportation but the district may provide alternate modes (for example, SEPTA key cards) rather than identical bus service. Board members sought assurances about accessibility and destination coverage.
Doctor Harris presented the first reading of Policy 810 at the William Penn School District Policy Committee meeting on April 9, saying the revision clarifies that when the district provides transportation to charter school students it must be free but “the mode of transportation does not need to be identical to the mode of transportation being provided for students attending our in district schools.”
The clarification responds to state regulations and,…
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