Statutory Consultation Proposal: to alter the qualifying distance for free secondary school mainstream transport to those living over 3 miles from their catchment secondary school.
The consultation on the proposal to alter the distance that a mainstream secondary school pupil must live from their catchment school in order to qualify for free school transport from more than 2 miles to more than 3 miles is now open and runs until 1 March 2024.
The link provides further information, including a response form, and advice on enrolling to attend a public meeting for those wishing to know more.
Any proposed change would not take effect until August 2025.
Paper copies are available in schools and libraries.
The proposal document will is available via the following link Comments, complaints and consultations - South Lanarkshire Council