Who determines the walking distance from home to school for students?
The Member School Boards determine a reasonable walking distance for students. The minimum walking distances are: · JK – SK 0 km · Grades 1 -3 1.0 km · Grades 4 – 8 1.6 km · Grades 9 – 12 2.5 km Parents of a child within the designated walking requirements have the primary duty of care to ensure the safe arrival of their child to school.
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