Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-33.9

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 281-33.9 - Transportation of homeless children and youth

(1)General. A child or youth, a preschool child if the school offers tuition-free preschool, or a preschool child with a disability who meets the definition of "homeless child or youth" in these rules shall not be denied access to a free, appropriate public education solely on the basis of transportation. The necessity for and feasibility of transportation are to be considered, however, in deciding which of two districts would be in the best interests of the homeless child or youth. The dispute resolution procedures in rule 281-33.8 (256) apply to disputes arising over transportation issues.

(2)Entitlement. Following the determination of the homeless child's or youth's appropriate school district under rule 281-33.7(256) or 281-33.9 (256), transportation will be provided to the child or youth in the following manner:

a. If the appropriate district is determined to be the district in which the child or youth is actually living, transportation for the homeless child or youth is to be provided on the same basis as for any resident child of the district, as established by Iowa Code section 285.1 or local board policy.

b. If the appropriate district is determined to be a district other than the district in which the child or youth is actually living, the district in which the child or youth is actually living (sending district) and the district of origin will agree upon a method to apportion the responsibility and costs for providing the child with transportation to and from the receiving district. If these districts are unable to agree upon such method, the responsibility and costs for transportation will be shared equally.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-33.9

Amended by IAB August 30, 2017/Volume XL, Number 5, effective 10/4/2017

Amended by IAB December 27, 2023/Volume XLVI, Number 13, effective 1/31/2024