DMSELPA Policies and Procedures

Procedure – Category 5000 (Students)

AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines

NOTE: If a parent elects to waive their right to financial compensation for the transportation, the LEA shall reflect this waiver in writing, as well as a statement to the effect that the 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 may 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/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.

• When the child exhibits severe behavioral difficulties, and a behavior plan involving transportation must be implemented. When behavior is an issue and an assistant is required on the bus, there must be a behavior support plan and behavior goals to address the need.

AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines

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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 03/13)

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