Can I request transportation in my child's IEP?

The IDEA defines transportation as a related service to mean “travel to and from school and between schools; travel in and around school buildings; and specialized equipment such as special or adapted buses, lifts, and ramps.” It can also include “travel training” as a service to help children with disabilities learn the skills they need to be able to safely move around in their home neighborhood and surrounding environment.

According to Dr. Sarah Pelangka, a school is not required to provide transportation when the student is attending their home school and/or when students in general education are also not offered transportation.

For more information about requesting related services in an IEP, see this article.