Transportation for Student with Special Needs

This information applies to students who need special transportation services because of their disability or the location of their program

Do all special-education students ride on special buses?

Special transportation will be provided for students who need it because of their disability or the location of their program. Otherwise they will ride the regular school bus or walk to school. Curb-to-curb bus service is arranged by the Transportation Office for students who need it. School-bus safety standards are always followed.

Transportation for Student with Special Needs

When will my child’s bus ride start?

If I move, will my child ride the same bus?

Can a student be picked up or dropped off at different locations each day?

Will the pick-up and drop-off time change from day to day?

What if my child’s needs change to being bused in a wheelchair or with special equipment?

What are the bus driver’s responsibilities?

What are school-bus assistants’ responsibilities?

Are there bus assistants on every bus?

Can a bus assistant come to the door to pick up or drop off a student?

What are my responsibilities?

If my child misses the bus, can it come back?

What is my responsibility at drop-off time?

How can I support safe ridership?

Why must I fill out an emergency information form?

What behavior is expected by a student riding the bus?

How are discipline problems handled?

What if a student cannot follow bus safety rules?