Board Policy

BP 3541.2

Business and Noninstructional Operations

Transportation For Special Education Students

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to provide transportation services which give handicapped students access to appropriate education programs and services. The Superintendent or designee shall make transportation available for these students in accordance with needs specified in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and at no cost to parents/guardians.

(cf. 0439 - Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education)

(cf. 6159 - Individualized Education Program)

IEP teams shall authorize the provision of transportation in accordance with criteria set forth in administrative regulations. In selecting the most appropriate mode of transportation, IEP teams shall consider the student's unique safety and health needs, the availability of equipment, existing transportation schedules, and the extent to which transportation arrangements may help the student develop independent mobility skills.

(cf. 3540 - Transportation)

(cf. 3541.5 - Alternative Transportation Arrangements)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

38028 Payment of transportation cost

41850-41854 Allowances for transportation

56221 Adoption of policies

CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

15050 Transfer of funds to child development fund and development center for handicapped pupils fund

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: July 7, 1993 Palos Verdes Estates, California

revised: March 22, 2001