Bus Attendants Gone Kids Left Vulnerable

Ottawa Catholic School Board is cutting school bus attendant positions this fall, leaving medically fragile, non-verbal kids like six-year-old Mia McPhail without critical in-vehicle support. Parents fear for their children’s safety, arguing drivers alone can’t manage complex medical needs or emergencies. The board claims cancellations were a problem and families preferred consistent service — but advocates insist attendants are essential for monitoring, assisting with mobility gear, and responding to crises. Parents are now urgently lobbying for the roles to be restored before the school year ends. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7dd4cfd08708a49