Ordinance approving funding agreement with VIA for student bus passes

High school senior shared how free VIA passes enabled him to attend his school of choice.

Expressed concern regarding why the city is funding student bus passes instead of school districts or parents.

Spoke in support of the student bus pass pilot program, noting that transportation is a major barrier to school attendance.

Superintendent of Jubilee Academies urged approval of free bus passes to help low-income students get to school.

South San Antonio ISD board president spoke in support of the bus pass program to combat chronic absenteeism.

Educator and nonprofit leader supported free bus passes to improve student attendance and academic success.

Spoke in favor of the bus pass initiative as a vital investment for vulnerable children on the west side.

Represented Triumph Public High Schools and supported free bus passes for dropout recovery students.

Representing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, supported free student bus passes to support workforce development.

Mother of five shared how VIA transit helps her family get to school and doctor appointments.

Expressed support in Spanish for free VIA bus passes to help students attend school regularly.

Founder of School Discovery Network shared personal experience using VIA for her special needs son and supported item 31.

Represented Communities in Schools of San Antonio and urged approval of the bus pass pilot program.