Pursuant to New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:27-1.2: “…Transportation shall be provided to public school students who reside remote from their assigned school of attendance … and special education students who reside remote from their assigned school or who require transportation services in accordance with their Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Mileage requirement for transportation: 

Pre-k- 2.00 miles Walking distance from home to school

K-8- 2.00 miles Walking distance from home to school

High school- 2.50 miles Walking distance from home to school

**Mileage is calculated by home to school walking distance in a program used by the district called (Traversa from Tyler Technologies) that uses a county map.** 

Bus stops are created by students in a generalized area.

Bus stops will not be changed as a matter of convenience.

Special arrangements to pick up your child will not be accommodated. We can not deviate from established bus schedules. Each time a stop is altered or added, it increases the route time.

NJ TRANSIT DISCOUNTED BUS PASSES

Elizabeth Public Schools has partnered with NJ Transit to offer discounted Nj Transit bus passes to students in need. If you would like a NJ Transit form to request these discounted passes, Please contact the Transportation office through one of the following:

Phone: 908-436-6840

email: transportation@epsnj.org

https://www.njtransit.com/studentpass