By Amy E. Slater, Esq.

This Third Edition's gives you 320 to-the-point Q&As that zero in on the specific issues you’ll confront when determining whether and what transportation services to provide a student with disabilities — to guide you through meeting IDEA and Section 504 mandates. And, examples from must-know case decisions show you where other districts erred so you can identify — and proactively address — potential problem spots in your policies.

From eligibility, accommodations and field trips, to pickup and delivery and more, you'll know the compliant way to:

• Identify when transportation personnel may restrain a student with a disability on the bus
• Determine whether a bus suspension qualifies as a change in placement
• Recognize if and when you may exclude a service animal from the bus
• Calculate reimbursement for a parent's transportation costs
• Prevent bullying and harassment on the school bus
• And more!