HAR §17-800-47. Transportation provisions

When transportation is provided by the provider, children shall be protected by adequate supervision and safety precautions as follows: (1) The provider has written permission from the parent or guardian that each child is allowed to be transported by school bus or other means of transportation such as a personal vehicle; (2) During any field trip or excursion operated or planned by the facility, the group sizes and provider-child ratios as required in section 17-800-42 shall apply; (3) Children shall be instructed in safe transportation conduct; (4) Car seats and safety restraints shall be used as required by applicable laws; (5) Children shall be secured in the back seat of the vehicle; (6) Children shall not be left alone in vehicles, even with the air conditioning on or windows rolled down; and (7) The provider shall take a head count or attendance record check before and after transportation is provided. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §§346-14 and 346-152.5) (Imp: §§346-14 and 346-152.5;45 C.F.R. Part 98) 800-28 2412