1. I cannot see my child's bus stop from the house. Are there state laws that set the standards for bus stop location?
A: No law requires a parent to see the bus stop from home. Students in Ohio may be assigned to bus stop up to one-half mile from their home, and we encourage parents to accompany their child to the bus stop whenever possible.
2. Are sidewalks required for my child to get his/her bus stop?
A: Many students walk alongside of roadways to reach their bus stop and in some instances no sidewalks exist, sidewalks are not required.
3. I make my child wait inside of my house until the bus is at the stop. I have heard this is not allowed - is this true?
A: Ohio law requires children to be waiting at the bus stop prior to its arrival. Waiting at the bus stop before the bus arrives ensures that no one chases after the bus - this is a very dangerous thing to do.
