For current Howard County residents moving within the county: Transportation will not be provided by HCPSS, so parents/guardians must provide transportation unless transportation is included in their child’s IEP or 504 plan.

For nonresidents moving into Howard County: Parents/guardians must provide transportation for their child to and from school.

Dropping your child off at a bus stop or sending your child home on a bus is not permitted.

If you are not in your new home within the initial 90-calendar-day window, you may request one (1) extension. If granted, this extension lasts for an additional 90 calendar days. No further extensions will be granted beyond this point.

For residents: Transportation will not be provided by HCPSS, so parents/guardians must provide transportation unless transportation is included in their child’s IEP or 504 plan.

For nonresidents: Parents/guardians must provide transportation for their child to and from school.

Dropping your child off at a bus stop or sending your child home on a bus is not permitted.

Yes, every student has the option to complete the current school year at the school in which they are enrolled as long as they moved after the start of the school year. If a family moves out of Howard County, they have the same option, but tuition will be assessed. 

You can email residency@hcpss.org or call 410-313-6997.

You can identify your child’s designated school by using the HCPSS School Locator online application. By entering your home address, the tool will provide the designated elementary, middle, and high schools for that location.

You will receive a reassignment determination via email within 45 school (business) days from the date the student reassignment request and supporting documentation are received. The determination may be delayed if supporting documentation was not submitted at the same time as the request form.