"Mass Absence of 143 Drivers Disrupts JCPS Morning Drop-offs"

Dozens of bus drivers for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Kentucky called out sick for the second day in a row, leading to the cancellation of at least 47 transportation routes for Monday. The district had already experienced a high number of driver absences on Friday. Despite the driver shortage, classes will not be canceled, and non-traditional instruction will not be an option. The drivers' sickout is not union-backed, and absences will be excused for students affected by transportation issues. JCPS had originally scheduled an off day for Monday but had to cancel classes due to transportation problems.