3541.2
AR
Administrative Regulation
Transportation For Students With Disabilities
Transportation for students with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 accommodation plan.
If a disabled student is excluded from school bus transportation, the district shall provide alternative transportation at no cost to the student or parent/guardian provided that transportation is specified in the student's IEP. (Education Code 48915.5)
When contracting with a nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency to provide special education services, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the contract includes general administrative and financial agreements related to the provision of transportation services if specified in the student's IEP. (Education Code 56366)
Guide dogs, signal dogs and service dogs trained to provide assistance to disabled persons may be transported in a school bus when accompanied by disabled students, disabled teachers or persons training the dogs. (Education Code 39839)
Legal & Management References
State
5 CCR 15243 - Physically handicapped minors
5 CCR 15271 - Exclusion from report
Civ. Code 54.1 - Service animals
Civ. Code 54.2 - Guide, signal, or service dogs; right to accompany
Ed. Code 39807.5 - Payment of transportation costs by parents
Ed. Code 39839 - Transportation of guide dogs, signal dogs, service dogs
Ed. Code 41850-41851.1 - Allowances for transportation
Ed. Code 48300-48315 - Alternative interdistrict attendance program
Ed. Code 48915.5 - Recommended expulsion; foster youth with disabilities
Ed. Code 56040 - No cost for special education and related services
Ed. Code 56195.8 - Adoption of policies
Ed. Code 56327 - Assessment for special education and related services
Ed. Code 56345 - Individualized education program contents
Ed. Code 56365-56366.1 - Nonpublic nonsectarian schools or agencies
Federal
20 USC 1400-1482 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
28 CFR 35.104 - Definitions, auxiliary aids and services
28 CFR 35.136 - Service animals
29 USC 794 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 504
34 CFR 104.4 - Equal opportunity under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
34 CFR 300.1-300.818 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
34 CFR 300.34 - Related services
49 CFR 571.222 - Federal motor vehicle safety standard #222
Management Resources
California Department of Education Publication - Special Education Transportation Guidelines
California Department of Education Publication - Pupil Fees, Deposits and Other Charges, Fiscal Management Advisory 12-02, April 24, 2013
U.S. DOE Publication - Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Eligible for Transportation, 2009
U.S. DOE Publication - Protecting Students with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities, 2009
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Website - California Department of Education
Website - U.S. Department of Education
Website - U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Cross References
3250 AR Transportation Fees
3540 AR Transportation
3542 AR School Bus Drivers
4231 BP Staff Development
5131.1 AR Bus Conduct
6159 AR Individualized Education Program
6163.2 AR Animals At School