Transportation services, although not required for students other than Special Education as determined by the IEP Team, are provided as a service to the general population based on Tennessee State Law and Shelby County School Board Policies 3009 through 3012. A summary of these policies is stated below.
Eligibility
Students who reside one and one-half (1 1/2) miles or more from their assigned schools are provided transportation by school bus to and from school. Transportation is also provided for academic field trips in direct support of the curriculum and for support of the co-curricular programs (athletics, music, drama, etc.).
All students riding special transportation and students riding a regular bus who have physical/medical needs must have a completed Student Information Form on file at the school and the Transportation Office. The form can be obtained at the student's school office and must be updated twice yearly. A copy of the Student Information Form will be provided to the bus driver.
Students who have a current IEP (Individual Education Program) indicating a need for special transportation services will be provided transportation to school. The student will attend their home school whenever possible. If an appropriate program is not available at the home school, school placement will be determined by the IEP team. Equipment needs and/or special accommodations will be determined by the IEP team. Students will be given a copy of the Special Education Transportation Procedures and the Shelby County Schools Parent-Pupil Handbook the first day of bus service each school year. A copy is also available by contacting the Transportation Office at
321-2280.
NOTE: Students attending school due to a transfer request granted by Pupil Services are not eligible for transportation services.