A Pennsylvania school bus aide has been arrested after police said he allegedly touched a 14-year-old special needs student inappropriately and appeared to use his cellphone to take photos and videos of her.
Ali Khan, 62, faces charges including endangering the welfare of a child, corruption of minors, indecent assault and related offenses, according to the Bensalem Township Police Department.
Khan was being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility after he was unable to post 10% of his $500,000 bail.
The teen’s parents contacted police on Thursday, July 30, after reporting that their daughter had allegedly been touched inappropriately by a bus aide earlier that day, investigators said.
Ali Khan, 62, was arrested after allegedly inappropriately touching a special needs teenager. (Bensalem Township Police)
According to police, the investigation found that Khan allegedly touched the Bensalem High School student multiple times on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, while she was on a bus traveling to the school’s extended school year program.
Investigators said surveillance video from inside the school bus showed Khan directing the girl to a particular seat, then allegedly touching her inappropriately while fastening her seatbelt and again after she was seated.
Police said the footage also appeared to show Khan engaging in sexual conduct and using a cellphone to photograph or record the student.
Ali Khan was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, corruption of minors and indecent assault. (Google Maps)
“Bensalem Police would like to commend the victim of this assault for having the courage to come forward and report the assault,” police said. “Additionally, Bensalem Police would like to thank the Bensalem School District for their assistance with this investigation. The safety and well-being of our students continues to be the top priority of both the Bensalem Township Police Department and the Bensalem School District.”
The Bensalem Township School District said the employee was immediately removed from service and from the district pending the outcome of criminal and administrative investigations.
“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority,” the district said in a statement. “Whenever concerns involving student safety are brought to our attention, we act immediately to protect students, support families, and cooperate fully with law enforcement. We are committed to conducting a thorough administrative review while respecting the integrity of the criminal investigation.”
The footage showed Ali Khan putting his hand inside his pants and touching himself during the encounter. (Bensalem Township Police)
“The district is fully cooperating with the Bensalem Township Police Department and will continue to assist law enforcement as requested. The district will also continue its own administrative investigation in accordance with Board policy, district procedures, and applicable law,” the statement added.
Khan’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 11, 2026.
The incident remains under investigation.
