Desert Mountain Charter SELPA Policies and Procedures

Procedure – Category 5000 (Students) AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines

are knowledgeable about their special education rights, (3) parents prefer to provide their own transportation without the involvement of the Charter LEA, and (4) an explanation of how the reimbursement will be calculated (if applicable). The Charter LEA may offer reimbursement of a round trip travel to the parent who elects to provide personal (parent provided) transportation for the child. NOTE: If a parent elects to waive their right to financial compensation for the transportation, the Charter LEA shall reflect this waiver in writing, as well as a statement to the effect that the Charter LEA has offered to provide this service without any financial costs on the part of the parent. When considering the identified needs of the child, transportation options m ay include but not be limited to: • Walking • Riding the regular school bus

• Utilizing available public transportation • Riding a special bus from a pick-up point

• Riding a special bus door-to-door • Taxi/Charter LEA van/LEA vehicle • Reimbursed parent driving with parent’s voluntary participation • Other mode determined by the IEP team

3.7

Other Mode of Transportation IEP teams should review assessment information, medical information, and other data, and consult with the appropriate transportation staff and/or other relevant health professionals, including district medical personnel, regarding the following factors in establishing the need for transportation as a related service: • Unique medical or assistive technology equipment, including wheelchairs or gurneys with unique designs, configurations, or adaptations requiring special handling. • When the school bus equipment may require modification.

AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines

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Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) (rev. 10/19)

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