Transportation eligibility for DPS students is determined by the Board of Education’s Policy EEAA.

Grade and Walk-Distance

Students in kindergarten through grade five must reside more than one mile from their boundary/home school.
Students in grade 6-8 must reside more than 2.5 miles from their boundary/home school.
Students in grades 9-12 must reside more than 2.5 miles from their boundary/home school.

Please note: In cases of a hazard, such as Hampden Ave., for Hamilton and any elementary school whose boundary crosses Federal Blvd., an exception would be made. For questions, contact Email Transportation. Click here for more information on Eligibility and Routing.

If your student does not meet the DPS Transportation eligibility criteria as approved by the Board of Education, and you would like him or her to ride the bus, you can fill out an online Exception Request form via the Parent Portal. Find out more about the Exception Request process by clicking here.

Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible for transportation?

What if my student is eligible to receive transportation, but will not be riding the bus to and from school for the school year?

Where can I find student bus route information?

My student is in high school (grades 9 through 12). Can he or she ride a school bus?

What resources are available for non-eligible students, outside of the Exception Request process?

How do you calculate walking distance?

Are there seat belts on buses?

How do bus drivers receive communications on the bus?

Do school buses have bus assistants?

What responsibilities does the bus driver have while transporting children?

How does DPS Transportation determine a safe location for bus stops?

If I move during the school year, how do I change my child’s bus stop?

My student transferred to another school. How do I change the bus stop?

When should my student arrive at the bus stop?

My student is not eligible to ride the bus, but would like to ride home with a friend. What is the process to follow?

If the bus is late, will my student be marked tardy?

Why do buses get delayed at start of the school year?

Will my student need a +Pass?

What should I do if my student is having a problem with the driver or with another student on the bus?

How are kindergarten and ECE students dropped off?

How many students are allowed on each bus?

What should I do if my student needs to bring medication to school?

Can students eat and drink on the bus?

How are services determined for special needs students?

How will my student, who uses a wheelchair, be transported?

What does the designation “Do Not Leave Unattended” mean?

What happens if no one is home to receive my student