It's been one year since some students didn't get home until nearly 10 p.m. on the first day of school, canceling class for two days so the district could work out the issues.

Nearly 100,000 students are set for the first day of school at Jefferson County Public Schools on Thursday. 

Two JCPS parents filed a civil rights lawsuit in June claiming against the school district's new busing plan.  

The state's largest school district continues to work hard to avoid repeating the transportation issues experienced last year. 

Monday, the request was denied over a procedural error.

Louisville attorney Teddy Gordon filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school district in June on behalf of two JCPS families, claiming the bus plan for the upcoming school year violates their civil rights.

The district continues to work on improving transportation for this coming school year.

JCPS will send a transportation verification form to families on Wednesday.

The district's decision to alter start times for the second year in a row follows a decision to cut transportation.

Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio said he hopes the board will approve a plan, expected to be brought forward at the next meeting on May 7.