What does it cost to get to school?
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Most kids who live in the City of Oshkosh don’t qualify for free district busing to school.
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A monthly bus pass costs $35. A daily ride to and from school would cost $3.00.
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42% of Oshkosh kids live in poverty, making it a struggle to afford the cost of busing.
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We CAN Support our school children.
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Free access to public transportation can lower student anxiety, increase school attendance, and allow teens better access to after-school jobs and activities.
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Appleton, Green Bay, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan all provide free public transportation for school students. It’s time for Oshkosh to do the same.
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