Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Students in
kindergarten through grade eight, and preschool students who meet the
eligibility requirements defined at
N.J.A.C.
6A:27-1.2(a), who reside
remote from the choice district school they attend shall be eligible for
transportation services provided that the choice district school is not more
than 20 miles from the student's residence and the cost of such services does
not exceed the annual maximum statutorily established amount per student for
nonpublic school transportation.
1. If the
cost of transportation services exceeds the annual maximum statutorily
established amount for nonpublic school students as set forth in the resident
district board of education notification pursuant to
N.J.A.C.
6A:27-4.3(c), the parents or
legal guardians may submit to their resident district board of education a
written request for transportation to be provided, including agreement to make
the payment required pursuant to (a)1i below. The request shall be made within
seven days of the parents or legal guardians' receipt of the resident district
board of education's notification of eligibility for transportation.
i. If such a request is made, the resident
district board of education shall provide transportation services, and the
parents or legal guardians of the choice program student shall pay to the
resident district board of education the difference between the cost of
transportation and the annual established maximum. Parents or legal guardians
shall pay this amount in the manner prescribed by the resident district board
of education.
ii. The resident
district board of education shall not be required to provide transportation to
the choice program student if his or her parents or legal guardians do not
submit to the resident district board of education a written request for
transportation services within seven days of receipt of the resident district
board of education's notice of eligibility for transportation; however, the
parents or legal guardians shall still be eligible for the annual maximum
statutorily established amount in lieu of transportation.
2. If the resident district board of
education provides aid in lieu of transportation to the parents or legal
guardians, the amount shall be consistent with the amount established for
nonpublic school students at
N.J.S.A.
18A:39-1 and payment may be adjusted for late
registration or early withdrawal.
(b) To be eligible for transportation
services, students with disabilities attending a choice district school shall
meet the distance requirements in (a) above or transportation must be a
requirement of the student's individualized education program.
