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TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Transportation shall be provided as a related service when a student with a disability
requires special transportation in order to benefit from special education or to have
access to an appropriate educational placement regardless of distance from the school.
All other children with disabilities in the District have access to the District's regular
transportation system under applicable policies and procedures. Utilizing the District's
regular transportation service shall be viewed as the "least restrictive environment."
Guidelines
Special Transportation
The Child Study Team (CST) who develops the student's Individualized Education
Program (IEP) will determine when a student with a disability requires transportation
as a related service and specify such on the student's IEP.
2. Only those children with disabilities who qualify for transportation as a related
service under the provisions of the IDEA shall be entitled to special transportation.
3. If special transportation is a related service, a transportation representative shall be
invited to the CST meetings for development of the IEP.
4. If parents /guardians of students with disabilities choose to enroll their child through
open enrollment at another school within the District, they will be responsible for
transportation pursuant to District policy #3010 Open Enrollment.
Mode of Transportation
1. One of the District's special education buses will be the preferred mode of
transportation.
2. Exceptions may be made in situations such as but not limited to locations where
buses are prohibited from entering certain subdivisions due to inadequate turning
space or the distance from school may seriously impact bus scheduling.
a. Other arrangements such as an individual transportation contract may be agreed
upon with the parents.
b. Such agreement shall stipulate in writing the terms of reimbursement.
DEFINITIONS:
Special Transportation: shall include but is not limited to the following:
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• travel to and from school and between schools;
• travel in and around school buildings or to those activities that are a regular part of
the student's instructional program;
• specialized equipment such as special or adapted buses, lifts, and ramps;
• other services that support the student's use of transportation, such as but not
limited to:
special assistance (e.g., an aide on the bus or assistance getting on and off the
bus);
2. safety restraints, wheelchair restraints, or child safety seats;
3. accommodations (e.g., preferential seating, a positive behavioral support plan
for the student on the bus, or altering the bus route); or
4. training for the bus driver and assistant regarding the student's disability or
special health - related needs.
Substitute Residence: a day care center, family day care home, or a group day care
facility that substitutes for a student's residence for transportation to and from school
when the facility meets the transportation requirements and is in the student's school
attendance zone.
Adopted 11 -19 -2008 Reviewed Revise
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Cross Reference: Student Qualifications for Transportation #8105
Board Authorization of Transportation #8110
Bus Routes and Stops Procedures #8110P
Non - Transportation Zones #8115
Safety Busing #8120
Safety Busing Evaluation Guidelines #8120P
Measuring Instrument for Walking Students #8120F
Student Conduct/Discipline on Buses #8240
Student Conduct and Discipline on buses Procedure #8240P1
Bus Safety Rules #8240P2
Issuing Discipline Tickets Procedure #8240P3
Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)
IDAPA 08.02.03.109 Special Education
Handbook Reference:
Idaho Special Education Manual
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Transportation of Students with Disabilities