Bus Briefs — 1/17/08
Teen’s eye stabbed while riding school bus DADE CITY, Fla. — A 13-year-old girl was stabbed in the eye with a pen by a fellow passenger w...
Teen’s eye stabbed while riding school bus
DADE CITY, Fla. — A 13-year-old girl was stabbed in the eye with a pen by a fellow passenger while riding home from school on Monday. The local sheriff’s office reported that the victim’s aggressor, who had been taunting her throughout the day, was provoked after she slapped him. The boy was later arrested on charges of aggravated battery. To read the full story, click here.
School system participates in bus safety public service campaign
ADAMS, Mass. — Officials at a local school district will collaborate with the city’s police department and a public access channel to create educational videos about the dangers of passing stopped school buses. They made the decision after receiving a petition from residents urging the town to consider students’ safety. To read the full story, click here.
Students must show ID to board buses
PEMBERTON, N.J. — In an effort to improve security, a local school district has implemented a policy that requires middle and high school students to display their school identification card before boarding their bus. Some parents oppose the policy, claiming that they weren’t given sufficient notification of the change. To read the full story, click here.
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