Kentucky Statutes 158.072 – Eligible students — Change of residence within district — Option to remain enrolled in original school — Transportation
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(1) For purposes of this section, “eligible student” shall mean a public school student enrolled in kindergarten or grade one (1), two (2), or three (3) who qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals or attends a school that participates in the community eligibility provision of the National School Lunch Program.
(2) When an eligible student changes his or her residence during the school year and the change in residence results in the student being assigned to a different school within the same school district, the parent or guardian of the eligible student shall have the option to request the student, and any of the student’s siblings enrolled in the same school in any grade, remain enrolled in the original school, regardless of the transportation decision made under subsection (3) of this section.
(3) (a) Notwithstanding KRS § 158.110, if the student remains enrolled in the original school, the school district shall provide transportation to the original school from the student’s new residence, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection.
(b) The superintendent may deny the transportation request if he or she determines the distance and travel time that the student would spend in transport is impracticable. The district shall report the transportation denial and supporting rationale to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Effective: June 29, 2023
History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023.
(2) When an eligible student changes his or her residence during the school year and the change in residence results in the student being assigned to a different school within the same school district, the parent or guardian of the eligible student shall have the option to request the student, and any of the student’s siblings enrolled in the same school in any grade, remain enrolled in the original school, regardless of the transportation decision made under subsection (3) of this section.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 158.072
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Year: means calendar year. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(3) (a) Notwithstanding KRS § 158.110, if the student remains enrolled in the original school, the school district shall provide transportation to the original school from the student’s new residence, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection.
(b) The superintendent may deny the transportation request if he or she determines the distance and travel time that the student would spend in transport is impracticable. The district shall report the transportation denial and supporting rationale to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Effective: June 29, 2023
History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023.