Chicago adds 2 more schools to Safe Passage program
Posted September 04, 2016 7:00 am
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Public Schools is adding two more routes to its Safe Passage program to escort students on their walks to school.
The two new routes CPS announced Sunday brings the number of schools participating in the Safe Passage program to 142. Workers are stationed on the routes, which are meant to provide students safe travel to and from school.
The new schools in the program are Al Raby High School in the East Garfield Park neighborhood and Dyett School of the Arts on Chicago's South Side. Both are in some of the most violent neighborhoods of the city.
The Safe Passage program began in 2009 with 35 schools and now serves more than 75,000 students daily.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.