b.
Non-DoD students may only be transported on a space-available basis and will not be
provided with commuter passes instead of transportation in kind.
c.
Transportation will not be provided for dependent students of active duty DoD military
or civilian personnel who are attending non-DoD schools in overseas areas at no expense to the
U.S. Government unless such attendance has been approved by the cognizant DoDDS regional
director.
d.
Special emphasis will be placed on meeting the transportation needs of handicapped
students. Even though residing within walking distance of the school or bus stop, these students
will be provided transportation for any commuting distance when the nature of their handicap so
dictates. Seat belts and other supporting devices will be installed for the safety of handicapped
students traveling to/from school.
e.
Transportation may be provided for all students participating in school-sponsored
educational activities.
f.
Co-curricular activities.
(1) These school-sponsored activities are designated to provide opportunities for
students to participate, on an individual or group basis, in public events and events at other schools
for enjoyment, motivation, and improvement of skills. Usually, student participation is voluntary
and credit is not given. Transportation will be provided only for eligible dependent students of
active duty DoD personnel under conditions established by the principal and subject to the
availability of funds.
(2) Voluntary student activities also take place at schoolafter the normal school day has
ended and the regular school-to-home transportation has terminated. In these instances, students of
active duty DoD military and civilian personnel may be provided transportation when approved by
the principal, subject to the availability of funds.
(3) Transportation to DoDDS co-curricular activities for students of non-DoD
personnel shall be provided only on a space-available basis.
6-9.
Transportation Resources
a.
Students shall be transported at the lowest practicable cost. Such transportation service
must be based upon a thorough analysis and periodic review of student demand, routes and
schedules
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