for students with disabilities. This includes updated CDC and Department of Education guidance, proper ventila- tion to maintain a healthy school vehicle environment, and disinfecting school buses safely and efficiently in ac- cordance with manufacturer product recommendations. In summary, we have learned during this pandemic
that changes in CDC and Department of Education safety information should be regarded as a part of the learning curve on how to best serve students with disabilities as new research, data and information become available. Be cautious to avoid unnecessary negligence and liability by complying with safe transportation requirements for stu- dents with disabilities under both federal and state law. ●
Linda Bluth is an emeritus tenured faculty member of the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs National Conference, a past-president and Hall of Fame member of the National Association for Pupil Transportation, and the author of over 125 related publications. She is an expert witness on and consultant to the student transportation industry.
How often is transportation included in student Individualized Education Program/Individual Transportation Safety Pan meetings?
SOMETIMES UPON REQUEST ALWAYS NEVER
13% 13%
(Out of 72 responses to a recent STN magazine survey.)
39% 36%
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