(1) First semester:

(a) By February 1, the board of trustees provides the county superintendent with two complete copies of the first semester transportation claim, using forms provided by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The district claims must be signed by the chairman of the board of trustees.

(b) By February 15, the county superintendent reviews each district's claim for completeness and accuracy, and submits to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a copy of each district's first semester transportation claim. Valid claims received by the Superintendent of Public Instruction after February 15 will be paid with the second semester transportation reimbursement.

(2) Second semester:

(a) By May 10, the board of trustees provides the county superintendent with two complete copies of the second semester transportation claim, using forms provided by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The district claims must be signed by the chairman of the board of trustees.

(b) By May 24, the county superintendent reviews each district's claim for completeness and accuracy, and submits to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a copy of each district's second semester transportation claim. Valid claims received by the Superintendent of Public Instruction after May 24 and by June 30 will be paid by September 30 of the following school year.