Free transport extended in Wales from September 2009
Posted on 02/10/2008 by Sian
The Welsh assembly has voted (30th September) that with effect from September 2009 eligibility for free transport for primary school pupils will be extended to all those living more than 2 miles from school, rather than the current 3 miles for 8-11 year olds.
http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/080930schooltransport/?lang=en
The Measure also includes a duty to promote access to Welsh language schools. The walking distance for secondary pupils remains 3 miles. However, there has been some concern that the proposals did not guarantee the right of transport to faith schools - leaving this to the discretion of individual authorities.
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