92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 52, § 012

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 92-52-012 - Transportation for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Families

012.01 Responsibility for Transportation

012.01A The school district shall provide transportation and related costs that are necessary to enable an infant or toddler with a disability to receive FAPE early intervention services pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat.79-1129 by:

012.01A1 Paying a parent for transporting his or her infant and toddler for actual miles traveled and claimed; or

012.01A2 Operating vehicles for the purpose of transporting infants and toddlers with disabilities; and

012.01A3 Contracting for transportation services for infants and toddlers with disabilities; or

012.01A4 Purchasing services from a common carrier; or

012.01A5 Arranging for such other transportation as is proper and necessary to transport infants and toddlers with disabilities.

012.01B The school district shall select an efficient and effective means of transportation for the infant or toddler with a disability at a reasonable cost.

012.01C The school district shall not be relieved of the obligation to provide transportation for an eligible infant or toddler with a disability because of the inability or unwillingness of the parents to provide transportation. No eligible infant or toddler may be denied or have limitations placed on the infant's or toddler's receipt of FAPE early intervention services required by an IFSP as a result of the inability or unwillingness of the parents to provide transportation.

012.02 Allowable Expenses

012.02A The school district shall provide for expenses equal to the statutory amount for each mile or fraction thereof traveled between the place of residence and under Neb. Rev. Stat.81-1176 the location of the FAPE early intervention service when a parent transports his or her infant or toddler with a disability.

012.02B The school district shall provide for the transportation expenses of infants and toddlers with disabilities transported by the parents of such infants and toddlers, upon receipt of claims submitted to the school district by the parents. Such claims shall be documented and subject to audit pursuant to 92 NAC 51-014.03.

92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 52, § 012