In a further blow to rural education, Premier Ted Bailleau plans to cut the Conveyance Allowance in Victoria.
From 2013, many country parents will have to pay up to around $2,500 per year PER CHILD for their kid's school bus fare.
- This will put more pressure on already overflowing government secondary schools, with many parents no longer being able to afford the alternative education options offered in their region.
- Some government school students will also have to pay these fares.
- Due to reduced enrolments, some schools will suffer financial hardship and may be forced to cut back on facilities or even close.
- The cuts will save the government $21 million over 6 years.
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