Better Together's focus is making high-quality schools accessible to EVERY student in Indianapolis.
To do that, we need to ensure that every student has reliable access to transportation. Public charter schools do not receive funding for transportation, which limits some students' ability to access those schools.
You can help change this by emailing the Indiana Department of Education to designate Indianapolis as a pilot site for transportation solutions. It only takes one click!
Dear Indiana Department of Education,
As a member of the Better Together community in Indianapolis, I'm deeply concerned about transportation access for our students. Every child deserves equal access to high-quality education, and transportation is crucial for achieving this.
I urge you to designate Indianapolis as a pilot site as you design transportation solutions per HEA 1380-2024. According to EmpowerED Families' Parent Perspectives report, school location ranks among the top ten school choice factors in Marion County, signaling the importance of having access to high-quality school options.
By designating Indianapolis as a pilot site, we can ensure that every student in our city, regardless of school type, has reliable transportation to attend quality schools. Developing solutions for Indianapolis would set a precedent for addressing transportation equity statewide.
Thank you for considering this vital issue. Your leadership will make a profound difference in the lives of Indianapolis students!