Why was my student eligible for bus service this year but isn’t eligible next year?

HCPSS Policy 5200 – Student Transportation extended the distance between a student’s home and school that determines their eligibility for bus transportation. If the distance between a student’s home and school is shorter than the distance listed below, they are in a non-transported area. This means they will not receive bus service unless there are safety reasons determined by HCPSS that require bus transportation to be provided.

  • Prekindergarten through Grade 5: 1.0 mile
  • Grades 6–8: 1.5 miles
  • Grades 9–12: 2.0 miles

If you need to report a safety concern within the non-transported area please contact the Office of Student Transportation.