Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Student Transportation provides guidance to school districts and contractors responsible for providing transportation services to the state’s public and nonpublic student populations.
Transportation Eligibility and Procedures
The aid in lieu of transportation (AIL) amount equals $1,177.00 or a daily rate of $6.54 ($1,177 divided by 180) for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Transportation Eligibility and Procedures section clarifies eligibility and provides procedures for all schools including schools other than Public; Charter and Renaissance, Choice and Nonpublic schools. In addition Family Crisis procedures and transportation waivers can be found on the Transportation Eligibility and Procedures section.
Resources
- N.J.A.C. 6A:27, Student Transportation
- New Jersey Department of Children and Families Contact Information
- New Jersey Department of Children and Families - Education Stability To assure compliance with the education provisions of the federal law, New Jersey statute permits children to remain in their home school when they enter foster care.
Contact Information
student.trans@doe.nj.gov
Phone: (609) 376-9064
Fax: (609) 292-6794