The BelovED Community Charter School in Jersey City has received a $1.28 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for four electric school buses and two fast charging stations.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“We are consistently investing in our Beloved Community here in Jersey City, identifying solutions to promote equity, wellness and a safe and healthy environment for all students,” BelovED Community Charter School Executive Director Ken Schultz said in a statement.
“We applaud Commissioner LaTourette and Governor Murphy for their investment in zero-emissions transportation for public schools across the state, especially in our urban communities.”
The Electric School Bus Grant Program aims to reduce emissions from older diesel engines, which are a significant source of air pollution.
This funding for zero-emission school buses and rapid charging stations will allow BelovED to enhance its existing free bus transportation from and to every neighborhood in Jersey City, while helping to reduce the school’s overall carbon footprint.
“We thank Governor Murphy and BelovED Community Charter School for making these investments in the health of students, staff and families. BelovED’s mission since its inception has been about developing a more caring community and environmental equity is an important component of that mission,” added New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association President and CEO Harry Lee.
“Public charter schools like BelovED are serving families every day as a powerful vehicle to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of students in New Jersey’s most underserved communities.”
