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Runaway Spending: Private Contractors Increase the Cost of School Student Transportation Services in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

KEYSTONE RESEARCH CENTER

Executive Summary

This study examines the cost of transportation services for Pennsylvania’s school districts, focusing especially on the impact on costs of contracting out. Using data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education from 1986 to 2008, the study statistically analyzes total costs, the costs to the state, and the costs to local school districts. On average 72% of transportation services were contracted out by Pennsylvania school districts in 2008, up from 62% in 1986.

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