La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXV-2101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section CXV-2101 - Transportation

A. The transportation program shall be safe, adequate, and suitable to the needs of the students and the community served while complying with the standards of the LDE. Refer to Bulletin 119-Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, and applicable laws.

B. Transportation to and from school shall be provided to eligible students under the following conditions:

1. when the student resides more than 1 mile from the school of attendance;

2. with the approval of BESE, when the student resides within 1 mile of the school of attendance if there are exceptional (hazardous) walking situations; and

3. as provided in R.S. 17:158 (A).

C. If transportation is not provided by the LEA, parents of students attending public and nonpublic schools shall be reimbursed for transportation costs according to state guidelines, provided funds are appropriated by the legislature.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXV-2101

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 31:1287 (June 2005), amended LR 39:2212 (August 2013).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:158.