Rule 3301-83-21 | Supplementary provisions for county boards of developmental disabilities.
(A) As used in this rule, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Behavioral intervention plan" means a comprehensive plan for managing problem behavior by changing or removing contextual factors that trigger or maintain it, by strengthening replacement skills, teaching new skills and by providing positive behavior intervention and supports and services to address behavior, as set forth in rule 3301-35-15 of the Administrative Code.
(2) "Individualized education program" has the same meaning as used in rule 3501-51-07 of the Administrative Code.
(3) "County board" means a county board of developmental disabilities.
(4) "Department" means department of education and workforce.
(B) The county board may provide transportation services for children ages three to twenty-one eligible for transportation and enrolled in department-funded programs, subject to an agreement with the district in which the child resides, the county board and the parent or guardian. The nature and extent of transportation services to be provided to each individual served will be determined through the individualized education program that may include a behavioral intervention plan. The determination will be reviewed annually.
(1) When it is determined through the individualized education program and behavioral intervention plan process that transportation other than that provided by the county board is an integral part of the education or habilitation of the individual, the county board may provide reimbursement for transportation by the parent or guardian. Under these circumstances, a written agreement between the county board and the parent or guardian will be obtained prior to the provision of such transportation services. Documentation of this agreement will be kept on file.
(2) The county board will report its transportation costs to the department according to rule 3301-83-01 of the Administrative Code.
(C) The county board will maintain insurance for transportation vehicles and pupils as identified in section 3327.09 of the Revised Code.
(D) A school bus driver will have a current and valid "American Red Cross" first-aid certificate or equivalent first aid training.
(E) All new bus drivers, assistants, and substitutes will attend, prior to their assignment to a bus with passengers on board, an orientation which includes a review of the vehicle operator's manual and a practical overview of the characteristics and needs of individuals to be transported.
(F) The county board will adopt a policy and procedures that ensure assistance is provided to individuals while being transported on county board vehicles according to the individualized education program or behavioral intervention plan indicates indicating a need for such assistance.
(G) Individuals will be picked up and returned to the location of their residences unless other arrangements have been agreed upon by the county board program and the responsible parent or guardian.
(H) All pupil transportation provided for children ages three through twenty-one will comply with all pupil transportation rules as identified in Chapter 3301-83 of the Administrative Code and rule 3301-51-10 of the Administrative Code. As provided in section 3327.01 of the Revised Code, a board of education will provide transportation as a related service for all children with disabilities living in the school district who are enrolled in a nonpublic school if the school district is provided with supporting documentation from the child's individual education program developed pursuant to Chapter 3323. of the Revised Code or an individual service plan developed pursuant to section 5126.41 of the Revised Code.
Last updated July 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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