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School system part-timers wringing hands over possible benefit changes

Governors budget would cut health care for bus drivers, custodians, others

Bus drivers are among the many part-time school employees who would lose benefits if Gov. Nathan Deal’s proposed budget passes as is. Many bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other part-time school employees are retired from other jobs and have obtained these positions specifically to maintain benefits for themselves and other family members. - photo by Erin O. Smith

0213BENEFITS 0002 — Bus drivers are among the many part-time school employees who would lose benefits if Gov. Nathan Deal’s proposed budget passes as is. Many bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other part-time school employees are retired from other jobs and have obtained these positions specifically to maintain benefits for themselves and other family members. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Elizabeth Beck enjoys being a school bus driver. “I love my job,” Beck said. “I love the kids.