(1) Boards of education may provide transportation from their general funds or
otherwise for any pupil of any grade to the nearest school to the pupil's residence
within the district if the pupil does not live within a reasonable walking distance to
such nearest school of appropriate grade level. The local board may provide
transportation by means of a board-operated transportation system, transit
authorities organized and operating pursuant to KRS Chapter 96A, local
governmental mass transit systems, and individual contracted buses and vehicles.
(2) When space is not available at the nearest school, boards of education may provide
transportation from their general funds or otherwise for any pupil of any grade who
does not live within a reasonable walking distance to the nearest school of
appropriate grade level where space is available. Transportation may be provided
by means pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Public elementary and secondary schools shall not change their present grade level
structure without written permission from the Kentucky Board of Education.
(4) The boards of education shall adopt policies to ensure the comfort, health, and
safety of the pupils who are transported, consistent with the regulations of the
Kentucky Board of Education regarding the transportation of pupils.
(5) Boards of education shall adopt a transportation services policy based on the
statewide transportation services policy guidelines. The transportation services
policy shall contain the terms and conditions for use of transportation services for
pupils who are transported and for their parents, legal guardians, or other persons
exercising custodial control or supervision of the pupils who are transported,
consistent with the requirements of KRS 158.148.
Effective: July 15, 2024
History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended
1996 Ky. Acts ch. 362, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts
ch. 476, Pt. IV, sec. 201, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 161,
sec. 1, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 82, effective
June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 78, sec. 3, March 29, 1976. --
Amended 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 173, sec. 10. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec.
1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4399-20.
Notes of Decisions
Neal v. Fiscal Court, Jefferson Cnty., 986 S.W.2d 907 (Ky. 1999).
· cites it 5× “Furthermore, Appellees argue that the Fiscal Court's decision to exclude public school children from the plan is not fatal because KRS 158.110 mandates that the Board of Education provide transportation to all public school children who do not live within a reasonable walking…”
Schmidt v. Payne, 199 S.W.2d 990 (Ky. Ct. App. 1947).
· cites it 4× “Appellees contend that KRS 158.110 requires all boards of education in this state'to furnish school transportation to all elementary pupils who do not live within a reasonable walking distance of their respective schools.”
Jenkins Indep. Schs. v. Doe, 379 S.W.3d 808 (Ky. Ct. App. 2012).
“(Holding that KRS 158.110 required independent school districts to provide transportation for students.”
Hines v. Pulaski Cnty. Bd. of Educ., 166 S.W.2d 37 (Ky. Ct. App. 1942).
· cites it 2× “Section 158.110 KRS (Section 4399-20, Carroll’s Kentucky Statutes) provides that the board of education shall furnish free transportation for all pupils attending- the elementary grades of a school district who do not live within a reasonable walking distance of the school, and…”
Cox v. Barnes, 469 S.W.2d 61 (Ky. Ct. App. 1971).
“The administrator relies on KRS 158.110 which provides: “ * * * the Boards of Education shall adopt such rules and regulations as will insure the comfort, health and safety of the children who are transported, consistent with the rules and regulations of the State Board of…”
Pike Cnty. Bd. of Educ. v. Varney, 253 S.W.2d 253 (Ky. Ct. App. 1952).
“The Board of Education of Pike County operated the bus for the transportation of pupils, KRS 158.110, and carried liability or indemnity insurance against the negligence of the driver.”
Cornette v. Commonwealth, 899 S.W.2d 502 (Ky. Ct. App. 1995).
“120(6), KRS 158.110(4), and KRS 160.370. Comette contends that the state regulation and the county guidelines differ with respect to when a driver may be tested, and whether both a blood test and urinalysis are to be performed.”
Hoefer v. Hardin Cnty. Bd. of Educ., 441 S.W.2d 418 (Ky. Ct. App. 1969).
· cites it 4× “Hoefer, instituted this action asserting that the Hardin County Board of Education refused to furnish school transportation for his three children as required by KRS 158.110. The Hardin Circuit Court entered judgment for the board of education and dismissed the appellant’s…”
Bowen v. Meyer, 255 S.W.2d 490 (Ky. Ct. App. 1953).
“Involved is the interpretation and application of KRS 158.110, which requires boards of education to furnish transportation to elementary pupils “who do not reside within reasonable walking distance of the school provided for them”.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 158.110(1) — 1 case
Neal v. Fiscal Court, Jefferson Cnty., 986 S.W.2d 907 (Ky. 1999).
“Furthermore, Appellees argue that the Fiscal Court's decision to exclude public school children from the plan is not fatal because KRS 158.110 mandates that the Board of Education provide transportation to all public school children who do not live within a reasonable walking…”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 158.110(4) — 3 cases
Cornette v. Commonwealth, 899 S.W.2d 502 (Ky. Ct. App. 1995).
“120(6), KRS 158.110(4), and KRS 160.370. Comette contends that the state regulation and the county guidelines differ with respect to when a driver may be tested, and whether both a blood test and urinalysis are to be performed.”
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