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 Và will not be accepted outside of the indicated periods. Please plan accordingly.

TỔNG QUÁT Điều kiện đủ

Để đủ điều kiện sử dụng dịch vụ xe buýt thường xuyên:

• Học sinh phải đang theo học tại một trường công lập HIDOE có dịch vụ xe buýt.
• Học sinh từ lớp mẫu giáo đến lớp 5 phải sống cách trường nhà mình 1 dặm trở lên.
• Học sinh từ lớp 6 đến lớp 12 phải sống cách trường nhà mình 1,5 dặm trở lên.

 Dịch vụ xe buýt thông thường không áp dụng cho những sinh viên:

• 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).
• Cần di chuyển đến những nơi khác ngoài nơi ở của họ.
• Attend a school that does not have school bus services.

QUY TRÌNH NỘP ĐƠN

Bạn có thể nộp đơn trực tiếp tại văn phòng hành chính của trường hoặc trực tuyến.

Các bước để áp dụng

1. Tải xuống Mẫu đơn xin Sổ tay xe buýt trường học HIDOE năm học 2025-2026 (PDF) Và 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 Và 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 Và 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 Và 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 Và/or phone call.
   • In-person payment shall be collected upon approval of the application by your school.  Approved payment options include:
     • Cash
     • Money Order Và/or Cashier’s Check
     • NO PERSONAL CHECKS
   • If payment is not received by the quarterly deadline, your approved application will be removed Và your student may lose their seat on the bus.
4. Students applying for free bus transportation shall complete Part IV of the application Và 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 Và are valid only on the assigned bus route Và quarter.

Mẫu đơn xin việc

Tổng quan: Mẫu đơn xin Sổ tay xe buýt trường học HIDOE năm học 2025-2026 (PDF). Application forms are also available at the school administration office.

Giáo dục đặc biệt: Sổ tay thông tin dành cho phụ huynh về dịch vụ vận chuyển giáo dục đặc biệt của HIDOE năm học 2025-26 (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).
• Học sinh là con nuôi.
• Student is home displaced Và eligible for benefits under the McKinney-Vento Act (MVA).
• Khoa sẽ chỉ đạo sinh viên theo học ở một trường ngoài khu vực được chỉ định.
• 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 Và 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.