V.S. 24 alerts parents of transportation deadline

As per Education Law, Section 3635, Valley Stream District 24 must legally provide transportation for district children in grades K through 6 attending private and parochial schools. Kindergarten children must be five years of age as of December 1 to meet qualifications.

Transportation can only be provided if the following Education Law requirements are met:

The distance from home to school is not less than two miles and not more than fifteen miles. The parent must submit a written request for transportation each year and include their child’s name, date of birth, grade, and school.

The parent must submit a written request for transportation each year and include the child’s name, date of birth, grade, and school.

In addition, all applications must be accompanied by two proofs of residency consisting of an original utility bill and an original lease, deed, or tax receipt. The application must also include a photo ID of the parent or guardian. If your child is of kindergarten age, a copy of your child’s birth certificate must also accompany the application request. If your child qualifies for transportation, be sure that your request is submitted on time because applications received after April 1 will not be considered except for new residents who are required by law to apply within 30 days after establishing residence in the district.

These requests must be submitted to the Transportation Department of Valley Stream School District Twenty-Four in an email to lbanilover@vs42. org prior to April 1, for the school year beginning September 2023.