Haw. Code R. § 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.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-800-47

[Eff 8/6/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-14 and 346-152.5) (Imp: §§ 346-14 and 346-152.5; 45 C.F.R. Part 98 )