Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0630 - Transportation Overview

(1) If a school-age center transports children, the center must be in compliance with all applicable state laws, including current vehicle insurance that covers the driver, the vehicle, and all occupants.

(a) If a school-age center contracts for transportation for children while they are in care, the center is responsible for ensuring the contracted entity meets CCLD's transportation requirements including OAR 414-310-0630 through OAR 414-310-0670. The use of public school transportation on behalf of the school-age center is exempt from OAR 414-310-0630 through OAR 414-310-0670.

(b) Documentation must be maintained as specified in OAR 414-310-0240 Program Records.

(c) A school-age center must not transport children in vehicles or parts of vehicles not designed for transporting people, such as truck beds, campers, and trailers.

(2) When children are taken on field trips, the center must ensure that:

(a) When children are transported for long distances, the center provides rest and stretch stops as needed.

(b) Staff check a written list of children on the field trip frequently to account for the presence of all children and:

(A) Prior to boarding and exiting the vehicle; and

(B) Any time the group changes locations on site (e.g. when moving from one exhibit to the next)

(c) Each child wears an easily identifiable item, such as a label, shirt or wristband, listing the name and telephone number of the center;

(d) Caregivers are easily identifiable; and

(e) A notice of field trips, including the date, destination, and estimated times of departure and return, is posted at least 48 hours in advance of a field trip in a prominent place where parents and others may view it (also see OAR 414-310-0210 Parental Permissions and OAR 414-310-0250 Items Available to View).

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0630

ELD 10-2022, temporary suspend filed 07/06/2022, effective 07/06/2022 through 12/31/2022; ELD 7-2022, adopt filed 07/01/2022, effective 7/1/2022; DELC 140-2023, amend filed 12/06/2023, effective 1/1/2024; DELC 120-2024, minor correction filed 05/09/2024, effective 5/9/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.280

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280