(1) The compensation costs of civilian drivers shall be computed on the basis of their
gross payroll compensation, plus a factor of 29 percent of gross payroll compensation for fringe
benefits.
(2) The compensation cost of the military drivers shall be computed on the basis of the
reimbursement rates for military personnel set forth in applicable regulations of the Military
Department concerned.
i.
Transportation may be provided to adequate private schools within a reasonable
distance when:
(1) The private school is not accessible and private school transportation, either with or
without cost to the child, is not available; and
(2) The parent of the child submits a written request for transportation to the head of
the installation concerned; and
(3) The head of the installation determines that either:
(a) The public schools, available in the locality are unable to provide adequately for
the education of the child concerned; or
(b) The vehicles authorized for transporting dependent school children to public
schools have extra space, and can convey those attending private schools without materially
deviating from the established route to the public schools.
SECTION II. OVERSEAS AREAS
6-5. Scope. The policies of this section apply to all students attending DoD-operated or non-
DoD schools located outside of the United States, as defined in paragraph 6-2 above.
6-6. Authority. 20 U.S.C. 921 (reference (u)) authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish
and operate a program to provide a free public education through secondary schools for dependents
in overseas areas, including the provision of necessary services incidental thereto.
6-7.
Commuting Area
a.
Each school principal, acting in coordination with the supporting
installation/community commander, will establish a commuting area for the purpose of determining
eligibility for transportation of dependent students. A map and/or narrative description shall be
used to identify this commuting area.
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