Schools would review transportation needs in students' special education plans

A student's special education planning team would consider transportation needs when developing the plan. The team would consider health, behavior, and communication needs, plus any special equipment. The team would consider whether the student's disability makes specialized transportation necessary. This requirement would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.

School districts would add their transportation directors to special education planning teams and require them at meetings. The director would not have to attend when the student's plan has no transportation services. A parent or guardian may agree to excuse the director from a meeting, as federal and state law allow. This requirement would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.