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Kentucky school district cancels classes after botched bus overhaul leaves students stranded for hours

  • Jefferson County Public Schools closed for two days to address issues with new bus routes and start times.
  • Some students were on buses until nearly 10 p.m. the first day of school due to poor planning.
  • Changes aimed to alleviate driver shortage instead prompted parent complaints about safety.
  • District will spend four days reassessing routes before resuming classes next week.
  • Superintendent apologized for the "transportation disaster" that disrupted families.
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