School Year 2025-26 Application Periods

All school bus applicants (both paid and free-status riders) must apply on a quarterly basis per the schedule provided below:

• Quarter 1: July 14 to Aug. 22, 2025
• Quarter 2: Sept. 22 to Oct. 17, 2025
• Quarter 3: Dec. 12, 2025 to Jan. 9, 2026
• Quarter 4: Mar. 2 to Mar. 27, 2026

Applications must be submitted on a QUARTERLY basis 그리고 will not be accepted outside of the indicated periods. Please plan accordingly.

일반 자격

정기 버스 서비스를 이용하려면:

• 학생은 버스 서비스가 가능한 HIDOE 공립학교에 등록되어 있어야 합니다.
• 유치원~5학년 학생은 거주 학교에서 1마일 이상 떨어진 곳에 거주해야 합니다.
• 6학년~12학년 학생은 거주하는 학교에서 1.5마일 이상 떨어져 있어야 합니다.

 다음과 같은 학생에게는 정기 버스 서비스가 제공되지 않습니다.

• Reside within the minimum qualifying distance walk zone.
  • Walk zone is calculated from the recorded home address in Infinite Campus to the nearest public access for the school campus (not from the main office).
• Students attending school on a Geographical Exception (GE).
• 집이 아닌 다른 목적지로 이동하기 위한 교통수단이 필요합니다.
• Attend a school that does not have school bus services.

신청 프로세스

지원서는 귀하의 학교 행정실을 직접 방문하거나 온라인으로 접수합니다.

신청 단계

1. 다운로드 SY 2025-2026 HIDOE 스쿨버스 핸드북 신청서(PDF) 그리고 review.
2. For online applications, please use the Apply Online Icon or click here. 
   • A valid student ID number is required to apply. 
   • Upon application review by your school, an email notification shall be sent rendering their decision 그리고 next steps.
   • Online payments shall be processed via EZ School Pay; bus payment options shall only be available after the application has been approved by the school.
   • If payment is not received by the quarterly deadline, your approved application will be removed 그리고 your student may lose their seat on the bus.
3. For manual application submission (in-person at your school office), complete both sides of the application form; indicate the type of service 그리고 payment in Part III of the application.  
   • You will be notified of approval or disapproval of your bus application by your school either by email 그리고/or phone call.
   • In-person payment shall be collected upon approval of the application by your school.  Approved payment options include:
     • Cash
     • Money Order 그리고/or Cashier’s Check
     • NO PERSONAL CHECKS
   • If payment is not received by the quarterly deadline, your approved application will be removed 그리고 your student may lose their seat on the bus.
4. Students applying for free bus transportation shall complete Part IV of the application 그리고 indicate the reason(s) for eligibility.
5. Your child will be issued a temporary bus pass to use until the permanent pass is available. Please have your student check in with the office staff to receive their permanent bus pass card. The temporary bus pass must be surrendered upon receipt of the permanent bus pass card. Bus passes are non transferable 그리고 are valid only on the assigned bus route 그리고 quarter.

신청서

일반적인: SY 2025-2026 HIDOE 스쿨버스 핸드북 신청서(PDF). Application forms are also available at the school administration office.

특수교육: SY 2025-26 HIDOE 특수 교육 통학 학부모 정보 매뉴얼(PDF)

Free Bus Eligibility

Free bus eligibility is evaluated on an individual basis.  Students attending Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools shall also qualify on an individual basis. Students who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to receive a free quarterly bus pass:

• Student qualifies for the free lunch program based on household income information. (Note: Students who qualify for reduced-price lunches are not eligible for a free bus pass).
• 학생은 위탁아입니다.
• Student is home displaced 그리고 eligible for benefits under the McKinney-Vento Act (MVA).
• 학생은 교육부로부터 지정된 출석 지역 밖의 학교에 다니라는 지시를 받았습니다.
• Student has at least three older siblings who are fare-paying bus riders at their respective schools; one free paid rider per three paid riders.

If your child meets one or more of these qualifiers, please complete Part III of the bus pass application form, making sure to check off all of the qualifying categories that apply 그리고 select the appropriate pass option. Any inquiries regarding free pass eligibility should be directed to the school.

For students who have transportation as a support service in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP), please consult with your school’s Student Service Coordinator (SSC) for more information on accessing school bus transportation.