Since last week, concern began to grow in some families who had just learned of the school subscriptions which will come into force in the territory of Montluçon community, at the start of the next school year.
Free not questioned
“School transport becomes chargeable for a minimum flat rate of 65 euros for a return trip to the place of schooling per day”, wrote an indignant mother to us, while this resident of Désertines had not paid anything until now. .
An unfounded fear, according to Frédéric Laporte. The president of Montluçon communautaire ensures that these new subscription terms will not generate any additional cost for families. “For children who benefited from free access – in particular those who currently use departmental or regional lines – it is the municipalities that will now reimburse the sum advanced by the families. Parents should check with their town hall. “Information that had obviously not made its way to all the families concerned.
The subscription remains however paying for the Montluçonnais. “But it will be less expensive since it goes from 144 euros per year to 65 euros (for the normal price, editor’s note)”, insists Frédéric Laporte.
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Encourage people to use public transport
The elected official explains that these new subscriptions have precisely been designed to promote the use of public transport throughout the territory of the agglomeration. “What we hope is that people will opt for Monsco + (see opposite), which will allow students, for ten euros per year, to also have a round trip included in their subscription. for every day outside of school terms. »
The new subscriptions
Monsco. One round trip per day. This subscription works for school days only. Prices: 65 euros (reduced 32.50 euros).
Monsco +. One round trip per day all year round including during school holidays and public holidays. Prices: 75 euros (reduced: 37.50 euros).
Unlimited plan. Finally, an unlimited subscription exists for those under 26 which allows you to use the Maelis network as many times as you wish for 15 euros per month (and 7.50 euros per month at a reduced rate).
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A new registration portal
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Who can register??
All children attending school from kindergarten to terminale (general baccalaureate), unpaid BEP and CAP. It is also necessary that the child concerned be domiciled in one of the twenty-one communes of the territory of Montluçon community and/or attend a public or private establishment located in the community of agglomeration.
Where to register??
On the new website dedicated to schools: https://portail.scolaires.maelis.eu, accessible from this Wednesday, June 1, at 2 p.m. It allows you to choose the subscription for your child and to pay online by credit card. It is also possible to pay by check by post, including in installments in three instalments.
In order to receive the school transport card for the start of the school year in September, registration must be validated by August 15th.
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For students who already have a transport card, the subscription is then recharged remotely. For new users, once the file has been validated, the card is sent to their home.
The parts to be provided
To validate a registration, you must provide proof of address less than three months old, the family booklet and a color photo. For students over the age of 16 on the day of the start of the school year, a school certificate must be provided from September 15.
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For people benefiting from a reduced rate: beneficiaries of the CSS (complementary health insurance) must provide a CPAM certificate of less than three months on which the name of the child must appear; beneficiaries of the RSA (revenu de solidarité active) must provide a certificate of entitlement from the CAF.
Michael Nicholas
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