Why is my student not eligible for bus transportation even though we are outside the allowed walkable distance?

There are several reasons why this could occur. First, HCPSS measures the distance from the property line of the school/school campus to the property line of the bona fide residence of the student. This measure is often different from measurements using popular mapping applications such as Google Maps or Apple Maps. Additionally, Board of Education Policy 5200 Student Transportation outlines a line of demarcation that can extend non-transportation areas above the listed distances in order to complete streets/neighborhoods when appropriate. Policy 5200 caps that distance at 0.1 mile for elementary schools and 0.15 mile for middle and high schools.