On the Day Jimmy Ryce was murdered he was dropped off alone at Miami-Dade county school bus stop. Now his parents want a law prohibiting kids from being dropped off alone like their son Jimmy. Their anger was evident in the state Capitol Thursday. Don Ryce, Jimmy's father, raised his voice with emotion and anguish when he spoke.
Legislation requiring school districts to do a safety audit is stalled in the legislature.
Education Commissioner Charlie Crist is trying to get his Safe Passage' bill moving again. Bus stop safety is only one part of the Safe Passage bill, which would require school districts to check how safe the schools in their district's. Donda combs is concerned about bus accidents and doesn't let her children ride a school bus. And hates to see other kids left alone. Her daughter channing has other bus stop worries.