The 2024–25 school year will be remembered as a turning point for student transportation. It laid bare the evolving demands.

Budget cuts could hit transportation services that ensure students with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness can access school safely and reliably.

Chronic absenteeism is one of the most significant barriers to student success, and its effects can reverberate for a lifetime.

Their role goes beyond simply being an extra pair of eyes—they can be instrumental in creating a controlled, safe, and peaceful environment for the nation's most vulnerable students.