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Attorney General Dave Yost threatens legal action over district's refusal to transport charter and parochial students, citing state law violations.

Overview

  • Columbus Public Schools voted to halt transportation for some nonpublic students due to costs and logistical issues.
  • Attorney General Dave Yost issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding compliance with state transportation laws.
  • The district plans to reimburse families for transportation costs at the end of the school year.
  • Yost condemned the district's actions as a coercive tactic to force students back into public schools.
  • Legal action is imminent if the district does not resume transportation services.