Jerome Joint School District No. 261

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8130

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 education

placement. Transportation is defined as:

(a) travel to and from school and between schools;

(b) travel in and around school buildings or to those activities which are a regular part of the student’s

instructional program;

(c) specialized equipment (such as special or adapted buses, lifts, and ramps) if required to provide special transportation for a student with disabilities.

The Child Study Team who develops the disabled student’s Individualized Education Program will determine on an

individual basis when a student with a disability requires this related service. Such recommendations must be

specified on the student’s IEP. 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. All other children with

disabilities in the District have access to the District’s regular transportation system under policies and procedures

applicable to all students of the District. Utilizing the District’s regular transportation service shall be viewed as a

“least restrictive environment.”

Mode of Transportation

One of the District’s special education buses will be the preferred mode of transportation. Exceptions may be

made in situations where buses are prohibited from entering certain subdivisions due to inadequate turning space

or distance from school may seriously impact bus scheduling. In such situations, other arrangements such as an

individual transportation contract may be arranged with the parents. Such voluntary agreement shall stipulate in

writing the terms of reimbursement.

Cross Reference: 3340 Corrective Actions and Punishment

Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)

IDAPA 08.02.03.109 Special Education

Idaho Special Education Manual

Policy History:

Adopted on: 12/19/06

Revised on: