Policy EEA: Daily Transportation

In addition to the state requirements for the transportation of students, as outlined in Chapter 71, Section 68 of the laws of the Commonwealth, Amherst students who reside one and one half miles or more from the school they are entitled to attend shall be provided daily transportation to and from school.  Exceptions to this mileage limit may be made by the Superintendent whenever the route to school is determined to be a dangerous way.

LEGAL REF:

MGL 40:5 , 71:7A , 71:68 , 71B:5

Region Voted to Approve:
Amherst Voted to Approve: 1/21/97
Pelham Voted to Approve:7/7/97
Effective Date: 1/21/97