A suspension from the school bus only counts as an out of school suspension if:
- Special bus transportation is part of the student’s individualized education plan.
If special transportation is not part of the student’s IEP, the suspension is not counted as an out of school suspension. The parent in this circumstance is responsible for transportation like regular education students suspended from bus services.
NOTE: Should a student be suspended from bus transportation that results in the student not being able to access educational services, it is strongly recommended that the IEP Team consider a functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan or alternate forms of transportation.
