Integrated Student Support Services
FAQs FOR SLPs

Carolyn Isakson has served as Consultant for School Speech and Language Services with the Connecticut Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education since 1987. She is frequently asked questions related to federal and state policy and procedures as they relate to clinical and educational practice.

Do you have a question for Carolyn Isakson? Contact her directly at carolyn.isakson@po.state.ct.us.

Transportation Requirements for Preschoolers

Question: I'm hoping you can clear up this question for me.  Years ago when apreschooler was determined to need speech/language services and the parent could not provide transportation to the school, we either bussed the student to school or went to the daycare center to provide the services.  I was under the assumption that this was required by law.  What are the current requirements for schools in this situation today?

Answer: Transportation continues to be a related service. You can either reimburse the parents or bus the child (to and from a place within district lines - you are not required to transport to or from a daycare in another town).