Transportation for Students Enrolled in Non-Public Schools

  • Section 3635 of the Education Law requires all non-city districts to provide transportation for pupils enrolled in kindergarten through grades 8 who live more than two miles from the school they attend and for pupils enrolled in grades 9-12 who live more than three miles from the school they attend up to a distance of fifteen miles. The distances in each case are measured by the nearest available routes from home to school. In order to obtain transportation for their children, parents must file requests with the district in which they live by April 1 of the preceding school year or within 30 days of moving to the district. 

    NYS Handbook on Services

    Returning Students

    Private/Parochial transportation request forms must be submitted every year. Requests for the new school year 2025-2026 must be received by the Arlington Transportation department no later than April 1, 2025. Submit the forms to the non-public school the student is attending. The school confirms enrollment and will submit all forms to the Arlington Transportation Department by April 1, 2025. 

    Transportation for Private and Parochial Instructions

    Private and Parochial Transportation Request 2025-2026

    New Students, Students Changing Schools, Students Transferring from an Arlington School to a Non-Public School

    A student who has moved to the District and will be attending a non-public school must first register with the District before transportation can be arranged. In addition, students who are changing non-public schools or transferring from an Arlington school must also register (or re-register with the District). Please see the instructions and required forms below. To register with Arlington CSD, please call Central Registration at (845) 227-1821 to schedule an appointment. 

    Non-Public Transportation Registration Letter

    Transportation Only Checklist

    Registration Form

    Residency Requirement Affidavit

    Owner Affidavit 

    Tenant Affidavit

    Transportation for Private and Parochial Instructions

    Private and Parochial Transportation Request 2025-2026