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Shortfalls in Provincial Busing Grants for Thunder Bay-Area School Boards

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Provincial Busing Grants,Thunder Bay-Area School Boards,Budget Figures

Budget figures reveal that most Thunder Bay-area school boards faced shortfalls in provincial busing grants for the current school year. Despite an increase in grants provided by the Ministry of Education, three out of four boards experienced gaps between grant amounts and budgeted funds. Additionally, changes in distance criteria may render 15 percent of students ineligible for school bus transportation starting in September.

The amount of provincial busing grants for most Thunder Bay-area school boards was less than what was needed for the current school year, budget figures show. Shortfalls between grant amounts and what was budgeted for busing services were experienced by three of the four area school boards. The shortfalls occurred even though the Ministry of Education said it collectively provided the boards with 'an 8.5 per cent increase (in grants) since 2022-23.

' The ministry said nearly $19 million was provided for busing to the four Thunder Bay area boards, including the two largest: Lakehead District School Board and Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board. In addition to experiencing gaps between grant and budget amounts, some boards warned last month that 15 percent of students currently able to ride a school bus may not be eligible starting in September due to provincially mandated distance criteria changes

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

Provincial Busing Grants Thunder Bay-Area School Boards Budget Figures Shortfalls Ministry Of Education Increase Lakehead District School Board Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board Distance Criteria Changes Students Transportation

 

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