Definitions
Federal Laws
Pre-Planning
Data Considerations
Bus stop location
100

Where no school bus should travel.

What is a No Travel Road?

100

Free and Appropriate Public Education

What is FAPE?

100

When students live in rural or sparsely populated areas.

When should the route developer consider combination routes?

100

The transportation window for am arrivals at elementary schools.

What is 15 minutes before the am bell time?

100

40 mph or above

What is the speed limit when secondary students must recieve same side service

200

A bus stop as close as safely possible to the student's address or daycare.

What is a curb side bus stop?

200

Established in 1990 granting public accommodations including section 504 regarding educational access.

What is the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)?


200

Students with different disabilities can safely ride on the same bus.

What information should be considered before creating a combination route for schools servicng students with special needs?

200

Bus stop location, ride times and safety equipment.

What is important for route creators to consider for student's with special needs?

200

Hills and curved roads

What can create unintended hazards for bus stop locations?

300

Specific combination of bus stops and driving directions to serve a specific school(s).

What is a trip

300

Federal regulation originally established in 1975 requiring schools to develop education services for students with disabilities.

What is the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

300

The school's bell times and physical location. 

What factors must be considered before creating a combination bus trip?

300

Forty-five

How many actual high school students should be assigned to a bus with a manufactured rating of 64 passengers? 

300

.25 mile

If safe, how far apart should bus stops be established?

400

Student living within the attendance boundary of the school but outside the non-transported area.

What is an eligible rider?

400

Initially enacted in 1987 to assist students and families experiencing homelessness.

What is the McKenney Vento Homeless Assistance Act?

400

Students who will not receive bus transportation.

What information is included in the school's non transported area?

400

Am, pm, or full day.

What information do you need before creating trips for preschool or prekindergarten students?

400

Curb service

Which type of bus stop may be required for students with special needs.

500

A public road without sidewalks where it is deemed safe to walk.

What is a walkable roadway?

500

Three to age 21 years of age.

What is the age range for students to receive special education services?

500

A student with special needs IEP requires a curb stop on a narrow roadway. 

When should the route developer consult with the supervisor regarding No Travel Road.  

500

Actual ridership

What data point should be contrasted to eligible riders?

500

Disruption of traffic flow

What happens when more than 25 students board the bus at one stop?

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