Implementing Transportation Regulations
Use these resources to guarantee that your program’s transportation system is following federal and state regulations.
Transportation Services
Head Start program transportation services, provided directly or by a contracted partner, should be responsive to community needs. Use these resources to build a safe, cost-effective, and responsive transportation system.
Building a Transportation Program
Use these resources to build a safe and cost-effective transportation system that is compliant with regulations and responsive to your community’s needs.
Transportation Services Checklist
Use this checklist to maintain a comprehensive transportation system that is safe, cost effective, and compliant with state and federal regulations.
Transportation Q&A
Review the questions and answers (Q&A) below to find information related to transportation services in Head Start programs.
1303.74 Safety procedures.
Programs must ensure children who receive transportation services are taught safe riding practices, including procedures for boarding and leaving the vehicle, recognizing danger zones, and emergency evacuation.
1303.73 Trip routing.
This standard requires programs to consider the safety of the children it transports when planning fixed routes.
1303.71 Vehicles.
This standard outlines the required use or provision of school buses or allowable alternate vehicles, emergency equipment, child restraint systems, and vehicle maintenance and inspection.
1303.70 Purpose.
Review requirements for providing transportation services and waiver applicability.
1303.75 Children with disabilities.
Head Start programs that provide transportation services must ensure its buses or allowable alternate vehicles are adapted or designed for children with disabilities, as necessary.
Communication Training for Head Start Transportation Staff
Head Start programs that provide transportation services should consider communication skills training to increase the efficiency of their transportation staff. Program directors and transportation supervisors may use this resource to identify training issues that impact the quality of transportation services.