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Nonpublic School Transportation Procedures
Transportation or aid in lieu of transportation shall be provided to eligible nonpublic school students Monday through Friday between September 1 and June 30 when the nonpublic school is in session. The rules adopted by the State Board of Education for the transportation of public school students are also applicable to nonpublic school students transported by a local board of education.
The following documents have been created to help both district and nonpublic school administrators work together to provide transportation to nonpublic school students:
Statute and Code
Guidance and Technical Assistance
- Nonpublic School Transportation Procedures PDF - Guidance
Includes eligibility criteria and transportation responsibilities of districts, nonpublic schools and parents - Summary of Nonpublic School Transportation Requirements and Recommendations
Includes FAQs, transportation requirements, models of efficiency, and alternative options for parents when transportation (bussing) is not provided. - Calendar of Key Dates for Nonpublic School Transportation
Program Forms
- For all nonpublic school transportation documents and forms, go to the Office of School Finance's Student Transportation webpage.