May a school district transport pupils who live less than two miles from the nearest public school the pupil is entitled to attend?
Yes. However, districts that choose to transport pupils who live less than two miles from school may not claim state transportation aid for the transportation of such pupils unless the route they would have to walk to reach the school includes a designated unusually hazardous transportation (UHT) area.” A school district may, but is not required to, provide transportation to a pupil who lives less than two miles from school and not in a UHT area, if the pupil’s parent or guardian requests such transportation. The school district may charge for the cost of the transportation. 2. Is there a state law regarding the maximum amount of time a pupil can be on a school bus? There are currently no state statutory requirements regarding the amount of time a pupil may spend being transported to and/or from school. However, individual school boards may adopt policies establishing a maximum amount of time. 3. Must the school bus pick up/drop off each child in front of his/her home? The law does not
