Districts Are Asked to Begin 2016-17 Transportation Approval Process

Heartland AEA is beginning year two of the online Request for Transportation Approval process.

Chapter 285.9(3) of the Iowa Code requires the Area Education Agency Board of Directors to approve all bus routes outside the boundaries of the school district operating the buses. This has been interpreted to mean regular routes and regular special education routes, not bussing for field trips or activity trips. The Code requires you to request permission from neighboring district(s) before any bus routes cross district boundaries.

Last year the process was completed for the first time using an online submission process. Please review the instructions and timelines to complete the process for 2016-17, including the updated video tutorials.

Districts are asked to begin the process this month and to complete step III by April 30.

For more information, contact Jenny Ugolini at (515) 270-0405 ext. 14441.