Transportation
Transportation
Transportation for Pre-K Students
Leon County Schools provides transportation services for eligible Pre-K students based on age, program participation, and school zoning. Transportation supports access to early learning while ensuring student safety and consistency.
Who Is Eligible for Transportation?
Home-Zone PK Students
Transportation is available for PK students who are assigned to their home-zone school through the VPK First lottery.
This applies to:
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VPK First (half-day program) -am pick up only. The buses do not run when VPK ends at 11:30am.
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VPK All Day (Title I schools)
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Wrap Services (non–Title I schools)*
*Transportation is available only if the child is assigned to their home-zone school.
PK Students with Disabilities (IDEA Eligibility)
PK ESE students who qualify under IDEA may receive transportation as a related service, based on the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Examples of qualifying situations include:
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Physical or developmental needs requiring transportation
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Safety considerations determined by the IEP team
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Specialized supports (car seats, harnesses, etc.)
Who Is Not Eligible for Transportation?
Transportation is not provided for:
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VPK students attending a school outside their home-zone
How Transportation Works
Eligible PK students may be transported:
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To and from their assigned school, following district bus routes
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On modified or specialized routes, if required by an IEP
Safety protocols for PK students include:
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Assigned seating
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Use of age-appropriate restraints when required
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Bus drivers and assistants trained to support early learners