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JCPS' $100 million in cuts includes eliminating transportation stipends


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Jefferson County Public Schools approved a tentative budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which cuts spending by nearly $100 million.

The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Louisville, Kentucky, is facing a $100 million budget shortfall, leading to significant cuts including the elimination of transportation stipends for students attending magnet and traditional schools. These stipends, which provided $1,500 per year to families who transported their children, were intended to help offset the costs of driving to schools outside their designated areas. The decision to cut these stipends, along with other measures such as reducing the number of assistant principals and cutting back on professional development, was made to address the district's financial challenges. The cuts have sparked concerns among parents and educators about the potential impact on student enrollment and educational equity, especially for families who relied on the stipends to afford sending their children to specialized schools.

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