Free bus transportation services are provided by your child’s School District of Residence based on the address on file with our school that matches your Proof of Residency documentation (provided each year during re-enrollment). Per district policy, eligibility for transportation services may be limited to a specific radius surrounding the location of the school.

Scroll down to read specific information for your District of Residence. If your District of Residence is different than what is listed below, please contact the ACCEL Schools Transportation Department to inquire if your student is eligible to receive another form of transportation service.

New Albany – Plain Local Schools

Families needing transportation from New Albany to Cornerstone for the upcoming 2026-27 school year will need to complete a request for transportation before June 15, 2026. 

• Requests, along with proof of residency, must be completed each school year. If your child’s school is not listed under the “Select a School” on the transportation page, please select the “Other Schools” option.
• If transportation to the requested school is determined to be impractical, families must complete and submit a Payment in Lieu of form, available online.  This must be completed every year. 
• Completed forms must be submitted to the Transportation Department at the address listed on the form after the school year has ended and no later than June 15, 2027.

Transportation Eligibility Requirements

To receive transportation services from the New Albany-Plain Local Schools Transportation Department, or to qualify for payment in lieu of transportation, the following criteria must be met:

• The family must reside within the New Albany-Plain Local School District boundaries.
• Proof of residency must be provided.
• The student must be enrolled in a chartered non-public or community school for which transportation is offered by New Albany-Plain Local Schools.

Important Transportation Information

• Transportation service may be discontinued if a student does not ride for 14 days. A new transportation request will be required to restart service.
• All transportation requests are reviewed according to state transportation guidelines to determine whether transportation can be reasonably provided.
• If the district determines transportation is impractical, families may qualify for payment in lieu of transportation.
• Applying for transportation is required before payment in lieu can be considered.

Bus Routing Information

If transportation is approved, routing information will be available approximately one week before the start of the school year.

Ohio Revised Code References

Transportation for students attending chartered non-public and community schools is governed by the following sections of the Ohio Revised Code:

• ORC 3327.01 – Transportation of pupils
• ORC 3327.02 – Transportation to nonpublic and community schools; payment in lieu of transportation
• ORC 3327.016 – Transportation procedures and timelines for community and nonpublic school students

Additional information regarding Ohio pupil transportation laws can be found at:
Ohio Revised Code – Chapter 3327 Transportation of Pupils

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Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District

Below is a link for parents/guardians to use who have students that will attend a charter or non-public school and reside within the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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Gahanna-Jefferson Public School resident students should be registered as soon as possible so they may request transportation accordingly, or if transportation is declared impractical by our district, payment in lieu of transportation.
 

Columbus City School District

Students who reside within the boundaries of the Columbus City School District can request transportation to school by completing an online Transportation Request. All transportation requests for our students must be made by the students’ families using the Columbus City Schools Infinite Campus/Parent Portal Online Registration.

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For bus routes or questions regarding completing the online application, contact the Columbus City Schools Transportation Department by calling (614) 365-5074.
 

Westerville City School District

Westerville City Schools is now accepting and processing non-public, private, and charter school transportation requests for the 2026-2027 school year. We’re pleased to announce that the entire registration process will continue to take place through a convenient online portal.

In preparation for completing the online request, please review the following information prior to accessing the registration portal.

Each submission will require certain documents to be scanned and uploaded to accompany the request.

ID: Parent/Guardian Photo ID like a driver’s license or state-issued ID Card
AND
Verification of Residence – Two (2) proofs of residency required

Proof 1 – Provide one of the following:

• Current Active** Rental/Lease Agreement with custodial parent’s name listed on the lease (with the option to redact only the financial information);
  • ** If on month-to-month lease, please include the lease and current verification from the landlord, including the landlord’s contact information, on business letterhead.
• Current (dated within the past 30 days) Mortgage Statement with custodial parent’s name listed. If you have closed on a new home within the last 30 days, provide a copy of your settlement statement. You may redact only financial information.
• Purchase/Contract Agreement to buy property (if you will close on the sale of the property within 90 days of enrollment). You may redact only financial information.*OATH OF RESIDENCY: If the custodial parent is living with a friend or family member who owns a home within the Westerville School District attendance boundaries, that resident must also provide their photo ID and their two (2) required proofs of residency and complete the Oath of Residency form.*If the custodial parent is living with a friend or family member who has a Lease, the custodial parent’s name must be on the Lease as a tenant or occupant.

Proof 2 – Provide one of the following:

• Current (dated within the past 30 days) Public Utility Bill, showing service address at a Westerville School District residence, and custodial parent/legal guardian’s name (i.e., Gas, Water, Electric, Landline Phone, Cable, or Internet) [If you have recently moved and do not have your first bill yet, please call your utility provider and ask them to fax a verification letter to 614-797-7701.].
• Current (dated within the past 30 days) Government Mailing showing a Westerville School District address and custodial parent/legal guardian’s name (i.e., child support, government assistance).

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PLEASE REMEMBER

• It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of private school students to initiate the process of requesting transportation services.
• If you are re-applying for transportation service for the 2026–27 school year and your student received service last year, you may see your student’s name in gray with the label Sealed. You will need to add a student and complete a new application for the 2026–27 school year for your student. Last year’s sealed application cannot be edited or reused.
• You will only be contacted if there is an issue with your submission.
• The WCS Enrollment Center is the department that is responsible for the processing of the requests and document confirmation.
• The Transportation Services team is the department that is responsible for scheduling route assignments.
• Transportation schedules will be available for access one (1) week prior to the first day of school for your student(s).
• For further information regarding transportation services, please visit our website at www.wcsoh.org/mybus.