Beyond the Bus: Getting Specialized Transportation Right
Specialized transportation is more than a routing decision—it can be an important component of a student’s IEP and FAPE. In this practical webinar, school attorney Brandon K. Wright will help special education leaders navigate the legal, documentation, and compliance issues that arise when transportation requires more than the standard school bus. We’ll address how to document the need for specialized transportation and student-specific supports, when changes require IEP team consideration, expectations for transportation personnel and aides, and how missed instructional time, lengthy rides, late arrivals, and early dismissals can create FAPE concerns. We’ll also examine what auditors look for in IEPs and special transportation records—including FTE and weighted funding documentation—and highlight common compliance pitfalls districts should avoid.