Widespread shortages and delays in distributing free MetroCards to parents of homeless NYC public school students are causing frustrations and hindering kids' access to education.
Schools in Manhattan's District 3 are struggling to procure an adequate supply of MetroCards from the Education Department, impacting families' ability to accompany their children to school.
The shortage of MetroCards is exacerbating the transportation struggles faced by homeless families, leading some to stop sending their kids to school or resort to risking fines by evading turnstile fares.
P.S. 242 in Harlem, which serves a high number of families living in shelters, faced significant delays in receiving MetroCard refills despite continuous follow-up efforts, impacting children's attendance.
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