Parents challenge DC school bus failures in new class‑action lawsuit
Parents are pursuing a class-action lawsuit against D.C.'s school system due to ongoing failures in its transportation services for students.Summary
Parents are challenging the District of Columbia’s school bus system through a new class-action lawsuit, citing years of unreliable service, particularly impacting students with disabilities. Elizabeth Daggett, a mother of a student with autism, has experienced inconsistent bus schedules for over a decade, causing difficulties with medication and overall routine. The lawsuit, supported by organizations like the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs and the Children’s Law Center, seeks to overhaul the bus route development and driver training to better accommodate students with disabilities. Plaintiffs highlight the lack of basic safety equipment on buses and the inability to track buses in real-time, a contrast to services like food delivery tracking. Advocates argue that the current system deprives vulnerable students of their legally entitled education. The goal is to establish a reliable and effective transportation system for all students, rather than addressing issues on a case-by-case basis.
(Source：WTOP)