7320 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 23 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7320 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	16 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07320_2026
Document guid:	edb4370c-baa7-4dd2-80b4-cddae3d9cd46

7320 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Education: What consultations, listed by school bus route, if any, has the Ministry of Education held since 2023 regarding the removal or modification of school bus routes?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that, when undertaking school bus reviews, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) engages regularly with schools and stakeholder groups to validate student data and support effective planning. However, as reviews are based on longstanding, consistently applied eligibility criteria, the Ministry does not formally consult with schools or communities on school bus route changes. As per my response to written parliamentary question 7325 (2026), following a recommendation from the Ministry, I have agreed to the Ministry undertaking a wide-ranging review of its school transport policy settings.