Students with special needs will be provided with transportation in accordance with NJSA 18A: 39-1 et seq. in accordance with the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). In partnership with the Office of Special Education, the Office of Pupil Transportation will provide students who meet criteria with efficient transportation assistance.
Once transportation eligibility is determined, the Office of Special Education provides the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) with the student’s transportation request.
- Allow for a period of 72 hours for the student’s request to be fully processed and for a bus to be assigned to the student by OPT.
- If after 72 hours a bus has not been assigned, please contact the respective route manager to obtain feedback on the application status.