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Alternate Transportation Request

The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities has partnered with the ACPS Transportation Office to enable parents and guardians to submit alternative transportation requests using the Alternate Transportation Request Form.

What Is Alternate Transportation?

Alternate Transportation is defined as "transportation to/from a location that is not the bus stop established based on the student’s home address." Examples include a recreation center, daycare, or a family member’s residence. Due to redistricting, families residing within the walk zone who wish to request transportation will follow the same process as well.

Additional Information and How To Request Alternate Transportation

The Alternate Transportation request form and instructions will be available on the ACPS Transportation website starting July 13, 2026. Here are the key points to note:

Request Location:

  • Must be within the attendance area of the student’s assigned school.
  • Alternatively, it can be to a pre-planned location for the 2026–2027 school year.
  • Requests for transportation to a recreation center, daycare, etc. outside of the student’s attendance area will be limited to the pre-planned bus stops listed below.
  • Transportation requests necessary for students/families residing within the walk zone boundary 

Submission:

  • The Alternate Transportation request form can be submitted to the school registrar/administrative team at any time during the school year beginning July 27, 2026.

Submission Deadlines:

  • General deadline: August 10, 2026
  • No changes will be reviewed from August 11-28, 2026, to ensure timely processing of the transportation letters to families.

Review Process:

  • Each request is for an individual student and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Requests must be approved by the ACPS Transportation Office before transportation can be provided.
  • Parents will be notified via email by the student’s assigned homeschool regarding the decision on the request.

Contact Information:

Alternate Transportation Request Form

Transportation Services Requests For Non-Eligible Students

Parents/guardians of students who are not eligible for ACPS transportation services may submit a formal request for their child to temporarily receive transportation services to ride an existing school bus route and use an existing bus stop, if seating is available. To submit your request, please complete the Formal Request Form.

Final decisions will be communicated by September 30, 2026.