Media Advisory: Congressman Thompson Announces School Bus Donation to Jackson Public School District

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI –  Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) disclosed that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allocate $1 billion for the nationwide Clean School Bus Program. This announcement coincides with the celebration of the delivery of 5 new school buses to the school district, which took place in January. With an additional 25 buses expected to be received by Jackson Public Schools (JPS), it is anticipated that they will be operational by the commencement of the 2024-2025 school year.

WHO:       Congressman Bennie G. Thompson

                  Mr.  Michael S. Regan, Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

                   Dr. Errick L. Greene, Superintendent, Jackson Public School District

WHAT:       Clean School Bus Program Donation

WHEN:       9:30 a.m., CST, Wednesday, May 29, 2024

WHERE:    Henry J. Kirksey Middle School, 5677 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39206