In some cases, students may be eligible for bus transportation even if they live outside the designated bus boundaries. This may include:

Eligible riders must register for bus service every year to secure a seat.

If eligible, you’ll be assigned a route and stop. Route information is available via the (login with your student’s ID).

Here is everything parents and guardians need to know about eligibility, routing, and boundaries.

School attendance boundaries (often called "zones") determine which campus a student will attend based on their primary residence.

NISD assigns students to specific campuses based on their primary residential address. Because the district spans approximately 355 square miles, it uses a dedicated electronic system to keep parents informed of their designated zones.

Families who apply for and accept transfers to schools outside their home boundary zone (or those attending magnet programs) should be aware of the transportation policy.