Rhode Island School Transportation Data Elements At-a-Glance* (2001-2002 School Year) updated 1/16/08 Public School Districts** 36 Public School K-12 Students 180,000 Students Transported at Public Expense 102,000 Percent Transported at Public Expense 57% Estimated Annual Student Rides (based on 180-day school year) 36,432,000 Total School Buses 1,500 Annual K-12 Expenditure (all revenue sources)*** $980,000,000 *School Transportation News Buyer's Guide, January 2007 **National Education Association, 2003 ***National Association of State Budget Officers, 2005

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Rhode Island School Transportation Contacts

Edward F. Parker II
Coordinator, Motor Carriers and School Bus Safety
Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles
100 Main St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401/462-5771
401-722-4782
eparker@dmv.state.ri.us

Rhode Island Head Start Contacts:

Rhode Island Head Start Association
Toni Enright, president
401/943-5160
401-946-6701
tenright@comCAP.org

State Laws: Click here to find the state laws governing school transportation in Rhode Island