MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Now that school is back in session, some Manatee County parents are concerned about the dangers of their kids walking to and from school on busy roads.
Florida law says students who live within a two-mile radius of their school are not eligible to ride the bus. A Bay area family says their only alternative is to drive their kids to and from school every day.
What You Need To Know
- U.S. 19 in north Palmetto is a heavily traveled highway
- That’s why one Manatee County family is not comfortable letting their kids walk to and from school
- A Florida statute states that students who live less than two miles away from their school are not eligible for district transportation
“Give them a hug and a kiss, tell them I love them, and have a good day,” he said…