Many school districts across the country are charging kids to ride the bus to help offset some of the budget shortfalls they have experienced over recent years – a very controversial decision for many parents and students across the country.
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Pay to Ride: Many School Districts Now Charge Fees to Ride School Buses

Many school districts across the country are charging kids to ride the bus to help offset some of the budget shortfalls they have experienced over recent years – a very controversial decision for many parents and students across the country.
In Keller Independent School District, parents are facing a hefty fee to ride the bus or find another mode of transportation. According to CBS DFW, Keller parents will have to pay $185 each semester for a first child to ride the bus and $135 for a second child. Children who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program will be charged a discounted fee of $100. After initially nixing the idea of a monthly payment plan, the district has relented and will allow parents to pay their bus fees on a monthly basis. However, students will have to carry identification cards that show whether fees are up to date before they will be allowed to board a school bus. See AmericaOne Card
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