PART 815 SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION : Sections Listing

TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER f: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
PART 815 SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION


AUTHORITY: Implementing Sections 3 and 10 and authorized by Section 3 of the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act [20 ILCS 2405/3 and 10].

SOURCE: Adopted at 6 Ill. Reg. 1235, effective January 18, 1982; codified at 6 Ill. Reg. 13796; amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 11260, effective June 15, 1988; recodified from the Department of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Human Services at 21 Ill. Reg. 9325; amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 10314, effective August 10, 1999; amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective January 23, 2013.

 

Section 815.10  Special Transportation Services

 

a)         The local school district shall provide transportation services for students placed in State Schools (Schools) at the beginning and close of the school term, which is applicable to the student's placement.

 

b)         During the annual review of Individualized Education Program Plans (IEP) for students continuing placement at the Schools, an agreement shall be developed between representatives of the Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services, representatives of the local school districts and the parents or guardians regarding the mode, frequency and provider of special education transportation services beyond the trips to begin and end the school term.

 

c)         During the IEP meeting, an agreement will be made with the local school district that transportation costs for student home goings throughout the school year shall be the financial responsibility of the local school district.

 

d)         The School will send to the local school districts a reconciliation statement and bill for payment at the end of the school year or upon withdrawal of the student from the School. 

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective January 23, 2013)

 

Section 815.20  Adaptation of Vehicles

 

Vehicles utilized by the School for special transportation at the School shall be adapted for the specific needs of the students.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective January 23, 2013)

 

Section 815.30  In-Service Training for Transportation Personnel

 

Personnel responsible for transportation at the School shall be given in-service training that will enable them to understand and appropriately relate to the students.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective January 23, 2013)

 

Section 815.40  Scheduling of Transportation

 

Transportation shall be scheduled in such a way that a student's health and educational experiences are not adversely affected.

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective January 23, 2013)