EEAA
WALKERS AND RIDERS
Students will be entitled to transportation to and from school at the expense of the public schools when such transportation conforms with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. Reimbursement to the school system for transportation costs is given by the Commonwealth 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. Kindergartens shall be released only when a parent, guardian or designee is visible.
Grades 1-12: Students living more than one mile from school shall be transported to and from their designated bus stop.
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.
No student will be allowed or directed to leave or board a school bus, except for specified loading and unloading schedules unless written authorization to do so has been provided by the principal or his/her designee, except under evacuation conditions.
SOURCE: MASC
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 40:5; 71:7A; 71:68; 71B:5
CROSS REF.: EEA, Student Transportation Services
First Reading: 07/09/96 ADOPTED: 08/27/96 Amended: 09/12/06 Reviewed: 09/15/15