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New state law to raise distance requirement for students to qualify for bus transportation

A new state law in Utah, effective from the 2023-2024 school year, will increase the distance requirement for students to qualify for bus transportation from 1.5 miles to 2 miles. This change, enacted through House Bill 479, aims to address the bus driver shortage by reducing the number of routes. The Utah State Board of Education estimates that this adjustment will impact approximately 18,000 students, potentially requiring them to find alternative transportation methods. Critics argue that this could disproportionately affect families without reliable transportation, while supporters believe it will help manage the current crisis in school bus services more effectively.

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[ https://kutv.com/news/crisis-in-the-classroom/new-state-law-to-raise-distance-requirement-for-students-to-qualify-for-bus-transportation ]