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All resident public elementary school students (grades K–8) who live more than 2 miles from their school and all public secondary school students (grades 9–12) who live more than 2 ½ miles from their school are entitled to transportation. These students are said to live "remote from school."

Special Education

In addition to the above requirements, any student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that requires the provision of transportation services is eligible to receive the services specified in the IEP (N.J.S.A. 18A:39-1)