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11-year-old EPISD student dropped off at wrong bus stop, mother demands answers
By Lauren Bly at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
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Why this matters in The El Paso
Deanna Ortiz's experience with her son Luke being dropped off at the wrong bus stop raises concerns about the safety and accountability of El Paso ISD's transportation services. The district's policy of not tracking where students get on and off the bus for third grade and up is troubling, especially considering the vast distances between bus stops in El Paso. For a student to be dropped off an hour's walking distance from their intended stop, as in Luke's case, is unacceptable. The introduction of the Stopfinder mobile app next school year may provide some relief for parents, but it does not address the underlying issue of bus drivers' responsibility to ensure students are dropped off at the correct location. The district's lack of transparency and refusal to answer specific questions about this incident only adds to the frustration and worry of parents like Ortiz, who expect a higher level of safety and accountability from the school district.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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