CCSD Introduces Open Enrollment Transportation Reimbursement Program

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is offering eligible families up to $1,000 in transportation assistance for the 2026–2027 school year. To qualify, parents must be zoned for a 1- or 2-Star school and enroll their children in a 3-Star or higher school through Open Enrollment. 

This is part of CCSD’s new Open Enrollment Transportation Reimbursement program. Eligible families must ensure their children have completed the Open Enrollment process by Friday, August 21, 2026. 

“CCSD’s Open Enrollment program allows families to choose the school that works best for them,” said CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert. “Now, thanks to funding from our state legislators and the Governor, CCSD is able to provide eligible families with financial assistance to help transport their children to 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star schools that have open seats.”

Funding for this program comes from a state grant resulting from the passage of Assembly Bill 533 in the 2025 Legislative Session. This grant will support families who expend their own funds to transport their children from their zoned 1-star or 2-star school to 3-star or higher schools that they choose through the Open Enrollment process. 

It is important to note that this is currently a one-year program. State funds are not secured for the 2027-2028 school year or beyond. Funds will be utilized this school year until grant funds are exhausted. 

To receive $500 at the end of each semester, totaling $1,000 for the school year, families must meet all of the following requirements:

• Eligible families must be zoned for a CCSD school rated 1- or 2-stars for the 2024-2025 school year.

  • Families are eligible for up to $1,000 total for the school year to help with transportation costs when they enroll their students in a 3-, 4-, or 5-star CCSD school outside their zoned area.

• Fill out a form that collects their name and address and confirms that they have a financial need for funds to transport their students to their Open Enrollment school. 

  • The form may be found online at itsyourchoice.ccsd.net/transportation.

• Ensure their students are not chronically absent—meaning students cannot miss more than 10 excused or unexcused school days in one semester.

Families who are interested and eligible for the reimbursement may apply online at itsyourchoice.ccsd.net/transportation.

You can also find more information, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and school star ratings, online at the same website: itsyourchoice.ccsd.net/transportation.

The application deadline for Open Enrollment is Friday, August 21, 2026. Families can find additional information about Open Enrollment at itsyourchoice.ccsd.net.

Families will have until Friday, September 4, 2026, to apply for the transportation reimbursement.