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(A) Children transported on field trips or routine trips shall be supervised in accordance with rule 5101:2-14-20 of the Administrative Code. Additionally, emergency and substitute caregivers shall be utilized in accordance with rule 5101:2-14-14 of the Administrative Code.
(B) The provider shall have written and signed permission from the caretaker before transporting or escorting a child away from the home for routine trips.
(1) Written permission from the caretaker for routine trips shall include:
(a) The child's name.
(b) The destination(s).
(c) The signature of the caretaker.
(d) The date on which the permission was signed.
(2) The written permission shall be valid for all routine trips listed on the permission form for one year or until withdrawn by the caretaker.
(3) The provider shall take a completed copy of the JFS 01297 Child Enrollment and Health Information" (rev. 8/2008) for each child being transported on a routine trip.
(C) The provider shall have written and signed permission from the caretaker before transporting or escorting a child away from the home for field trips.
(1) The provider shall secure written permission for each field trip and shall inform the caretaker about each trip in advance.
(2) Written permission shall include:
(a) The child's name.
(b) The date of and destination of the trip.
(c) The signature of the caretaker.
(d) The date on which the permission was signed.
(e) A statement notifying caretakers how their child will be transported such as, if the child will be transported in the provider's vehicle, other parents' vehicles or public transportation.
(D) The following shall be available on all trips, including routine walking trips:
(1) A completed copy of the JFS 01297 for each child on the trip.
(2) First aid supplies as required by rule 5101:2-14-29 of the Administrative Code.
(3) The completed JFS 01928 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" (rev. 8/2008), for any child who has a health condition which could require special procedures or precautions during the course of the trip. The provider shall also take supplies needed to provide treatment.
(4) A working cellular phone or other means of immediate communication, which shall not be used by a driver while the vehicle is in motion.
(E) Children on a routine or field trip, except children being transported only to and from school, shall have attached to them, a telephone number and name to contact in the event that the child becomes lost.
(F) The provider or the emergency or substitute caregiver shall never leave children alone in a vehicle.
(G) The provider shall have a valid driver's license and insurance coverage, if he or she will be providing transportation. If another person will be transporting children, without the provider being present, that individual shall be the emergency or substitute caregiver, and the provider is responsible for ensuring that the individual has a valid driver's license, insurance coverage as required by state law, and written permission from the caretaker to transport children.
(H) The provider must adhere to the state of Ohio's child restraint law when transporting children in care.
(I) Children under twelve years of age shall not be permitted to ride in the front seat of any vehicle.
(J) Smoking shall be prohibited in all vehicles when occupied by children.
Effective: 08/14/2008
R.C.
119.032 review dates: 11/30/2007
and 03/31/2013
Promulgated Under:
119.03
Statutory
Authority:
5104.011
Rule
Amplifies:
5104.011
Prior
Effective Dates: 4/1/82, 5/20/83, 9/1/86, 5/1/89, 3/15/96, 10/1/97 (Emer.),
12/30/97, 4/1/03