Rima Izquierdo's children face academic challenges in math due to their school bus's late arrival and excessive delays in city traffic. The newly compiled data shows that while NYC's public school buses have fewer overall delays, the longest delays, particularly affecting students with disabilities, are at an all-time high. Educators and advocates warn that these delays violate the educational rights of these vulnerable students, limiting their participation in essential classes and raising legal implications for the school system.
Rima Izquierdo highlights that her children miss critical math class due to school bus delays, raising concerns about educational rights and equity.
Despite an overall decrease in school bus delays, extreme delays exceeding an hour have reached a historic high in New York City, impacting students with disabilities.
Advocates stress the legal implications of delayed bus rides for students with disabilities, who are entitled to full participation in all classes.
The data reveals that while total bus delays have decreased, those affecting special education students have significantly increased, signaling a rising concern for equitable education.
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