The schools provide transportation for all students who have been placed in a self-contained special education class. In addition, transportation is provided for those who have sever physical challenges. The school may also provide transportation for individual students for safety considerations that might be related to intellectual and/or behavioural deficits, or such other needs or condition that endanger the safety of students and/or others. Parents are advised of this practice during the IPRC process when placement is being considered as an option.
The process for deciding whether a student with special needs will be transported with other children or whether it is in the best interests of the student to be transported separately is collaborative in nature. The principal obtains input from parents, community caregivers, and school personnel, and bases the decision on the information provided. Written documentation form a qualified professional to support the need for individualized transportation may be required with respect to some students.