Charter / Non-Public School Transportation
Transportation of Students Enrolled in Chartered Nonpublic and Community Schools Ohio law requires the district of residence to transport eligible students to and from their enrolled chartered nonpublic or community school. Ohio law establishes several factors in identifying whether a student is eligible for transportation services.
1. Issuance of Charter: The Ohio Department of Education has issued or is in the process of issuing a charter for the nonpublic or community school that the student is attending.
2. Residency: Student is a resident of the district in which he/she is requesting transportation.
3. K-8 Students More Than Two Miles: Student is in grades kindergarten through eight and lives more than two miles from the school of attendance.
4. High school students More Than Two Miles: Student is in grades nine through 12 and lives more than two miles from the district building they would attend are eligible for transportation services if the district transports resident high school students to district high schools.
5. Thirty Minutes Direct Travel Time: A district is not required to transport elementary or high school students to and from a nonpublic or community school where such transportation would require more than 30 minutes of direct travel time as measured by school bus from the enrolled nonpublic or community school to the public school building the students would be assigned if attending the public school designated by the district of residence. If necessary, the district will conduct an eligibility timing that will serve as the initial time requirement for the transportation request.
If you have specific questions or need assistance, please call Student Services at 440-992-1296
