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DOJ Opens Probe Into Pennsylvania Bus Driver’s Firing Over ‘English-Only’ Sign

The driver says the note was meant to curb bullying, reporting financial strain since losing her route.

Overview

  • Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said she directed the Civil Rights Division to investigate the termination after the case drew national attention.
  • Juniata County School District and Rohrer Bus say the decision followed a review and the driver’s written admission that she posted the sign, which they deemed inconsistent with transportation standards.
  • Officials note transportation providers received training by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on April 17, 2025, after the contract was ended.
  • Diane Crawford says the note targeted a bilingual student she believed was provoking others, disputes that she was suspended or formally investigated as described, and is seeking about $30,000.
  • A GiveSendGo fundraiser has collected thousands as clips of her interview circulate widely, while a legal expert questioned the basis for federal involvement in what may be a local policy matter.