From the NYS regulations manual regarding special needs....
” If a need is found, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will them be drawn up by the Committee (not yourself). This IEP will show goals for his education and a plan as to how they are to be reached. It may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special education, etc. These are called related services. Every public school district is obligated to offer related services to any student in accordance with the approves IEP for the student. You may choose which of these services the district will provide. You may also refuse all of them. Your district will pay for transportation to and from the facility where the services are given, if you request it.”
Everything is 100% correct. The part that that doesn’t mention is the school has a right to say where these services are delivered and the parent has the right to say yes or no. The school must provide transportation to and from the facility - that is why many areas have gone to door-to-door busing for all students because of this requirment. Schools are required to transport sped students to and from school, therefore, they just went to transporting everyone.