Students will be entitled to transportation to and
from school at the expense of the public schools when such transportation
conforms to applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. Reimbursement to the school district for
transportation costs is given by the Commonwealth, subject to appropriation,
only for (a) students living at least one and one half miles from school, (b)
students who live more than one mile from the nearest bus stop, and (c)
students with special needs for whom transportation must be provided.
Additionally, the Committee will provide
transportation for students as follows:
Kindergarten:
All students, except those living in immediate proximity to the school,
as determined by the Superintendent.
Grades 1 - 3:
Students living more than one mile from school.
Grades 4 - 6:
Students living more than one and one-half miles from school.
Grades 7 -12:
Students living more than two miles from school.
Exceptions to these guidelines may be made at the
discretion of the Superintendent. This
will apply particularly to any student who must travel in a hazardous area to
and from school. These students will be transported regardless of the mileage
limits listed.
SOURCE: MASC
August 2016
LEGAL REFS.:
M.G.L. 40:5; 71:7A; 71:68; 71B:5
CROSS REF.:
EEA, Student Transportation Services