Memphis school leaders are exploring a range of options to help boost student attendance.
One option: Expanding bus service.
Chalkbeat reports that approach carries a heavy price tag:
Memphis school leaders say expanding student bus services to help boost attendance will raise transportation costs by a minimum of almost $10 million next school year.
Board members advanced the idea in late October to increase busing after multiple teachers testified that students weren’t showing up for class in fear of increased law and immigration enforcement. Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond was tasked with delivering a plan within 30 days.
