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My Education. My Choice - Hartford Public Magnet School Programs

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What You Need to Know About Transportation

Transportation services are provided for eligible students that attend:

  • Magnet Schools
  • Inter-district Open Choice Schools
  • Regional Vocational Agricultural Centers (VOAG)
  • State Technical Schools


Transportation services and carriers may differ depending on the choice program your child attends.

 

Transportation is coordinated by CREC and paid for by the State of Connecticut. Bus travel of one hour or more each way may be required. Pickups and drop-offs are at nearby schools. Limited transportation is provided for middle and high school students participating in supervised afterschool activities.

  • Magnet and non-magnet students are entitled to free transportation by yellow bus and/or CTA Metro Pass.
  • Transportation is available for students in grades K - 12 for regular school hours only.
  • Transportation for Pre-K students is available at select CREC and Hartford magnet schools.
  • A parent/guardian must be present at the time of pick-up and drop-off for all students in Kindergarten through grade three.
  • Parents are responsible for transporting students to and from extracurricular activities or events.
  • Transportation may include cluster stops for Hartford.
  • Transportation Request Forms must be completed at the time of enrollment at the school.