… cuts went into effect, folks were struggling to get to work and wondering how they were going to get to their destination, get their families where they needed to go. 63% of Philadelphia schools saw increased late arrivals and 50% saw higher absenteeism [due to SEPTA service cuts]. I must tell you that that really tugged at me. And in my conversations with Superintendent Watlington, it was just clear to me that is not something we can allow to continue. (00:57–01:05)
CLAIM
Asserts that SEPTA service cuts led to increased late arrivals and absenteeism in Philadelphia schools.
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