Parents in Jackson Township are being urged to immediately review and complete outstanding student validation information for the 2025-2026 school year, as hundreds of unresolved records could significantly impact transportation funding.

According to a notice distributed by the LSTA, Jackson Township currently has approximately 540 students with validation issues that still need to be corrected.

Officials said the unresolved information must be addressed “as soon as possible” in order to finalize transportation funding for the current school year and help optimize bus routes for next year.

The agency warned that each unresolved student validation could result in a deduction of approximately $1,177 from the township’s final funding allocation for the year, at the township’s discretion.

The notice emphasized that the issue is not limited to Jackson Township and applies across all townships served through the transportation system.

Parents are being asked to log into their accounts at LakewoodSTA.org to review and complete their children’s 2025-2026 information promptly.

To assist families, kiosks remain available at the LSTA office for parents who need help completing the process.