It's a state requirement that students 5 and over have to attend kindergarten.

The procedure that's outlined in our transportation manual is that bus drivers may drop off students, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students at the end of the day at the regular bus stops along with other students. They are not required to stay and wait for parents or guardians before dropping off their students.

The philosophy is that these students need special, early attention in order to be ready for kindergarten and first grade. We want them, when they leave this program, to be at the same level as other students who have benefits and resources at home that they don't. Our goal is to equalize the playing field.

Working together we can strengthen Delaware State University and the students who attend it.

Some other children assured the bus driver that they could take the child home.

Because this incident involves both a student and staff, we are unable to comment on the specifics of this incident as it pertains to either the student or staff involved.