The Board of Education has requested community comment regarding its Policy EEA, Student Transportation. This policy establishes the operational standards and eligibility criteria for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) student transportation services. It articulates how MCPS will provide for the safety of students traveling to and from school and school activities, in collaboration with other agencies and in partnership with parents and students.

Copies of the draft policy and regulatory framework are available through the Public Information Office by calling 301-279-3391 or on the MCPS Web site.

Individuals who wish to provide comments should respond in writing by April 30, 2008. All responses should be sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The responses will be shared with the Board of Education.