The article has been updated successfully.Busing-3 Mile Rule
Question:What are the guidelines of the "3 Mile Rule"?
Answer:
MCA 20-10-101(2)(c)(i) states “resides at least 3 miles, over the shortest practical route, from the nearest operating public elementary school…” This information is used to determine if a student is eligible to generate bus mileage reimbursement for the school district or to generate mileage reimbursement for parents who transport their children to school.
A parent wanting bus service for their child would need to visit with the transportation director of the school district to see if a route has been established in that area. Parents can attend school board meetings to request that such a route be established.
Some districts allow ineligible students to ride as long as they don’t displace eligible riders. MCA 20-10-122(2) allows the district to charge ineligible transportee his proportionate share of the cost of operating such a school bus.
OPI Contact: Donell Rosenthal at (406) 444-3024 or email drosenthal@mt.gov
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