A Baltimore mother is raising concerns about student safety after she said her 6-year-old stepson was dropped off nearly a half mile from his bus stop, across a busy street.

Kristen Helm said Tuesday was her stepson, Kayden's, second day of first grade at Morrell Park Elementary.

Student dropped at wrong bus stop

Kayden's bus stop was supposed to drop him off at 2:30 p.m. at a corner just a few houses down from their home.

When the bus did not come, Helm's fiancé called the school.

"They say, 'Oh well, the bus driver's in an argument with the principal right now,'" Helm said. "It's chaos here, but don't worry, the kids are still at school, they're safe. They will be home shortly."

Nearly 30 minutes after his drop-off time, there was still no sign of Kayden, Helm said.

"My neighbor's

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