Houston ISD has informed families about significant reductions in bus routes for the upcoming school year, cutting down from 508 routes in 2023-2024 to an estimated 423 routes in 2024-2025. This change aims to address unsustainable transportation costs, which exceeded $50 million annually for transporting around 9,000 zoned and choice students. The 85 routes eliminated will primarily affect students enrolled in the school choice program, which allows families to select schools outside their designated zone. HISD plans to reduce transportation expenses by $10 million in the new school year amid broader budget adjustments, including recent cuts of 1,500 district positions.
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