File:  JJH - Student Travel

NOTE: While Colorado school districts are not required by law to adopt a policy on this subject, CASB believes this sample contains the content/language that reflects practices.  However, the district should consult with its own legal counsel to determine appropriate language that meets local circumstances and needs.

Specific guidelines and appropriate administrative procedures shall be developed to screen, approve and evaluate student activity trips and to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken for the safety of the participants.

These guidelines and procedures shall ensure that all student activity trips have the approval of the superintendent and the principal and that all overnight trips and trips exceeding 200 miles round trip have the prior approval of the Board of Education.

(Adoption date)

LEGAL REFS.: C.R.S. 13-22-107 (parental liability waivers)

C.R.S. 40-10.1-301(4) (definition of children's activity bus)

C.R.S. 40-10.1-302(1)(a) (permits required for operation of children's activity bus)

CROSS REFS.: EEAG, Student Transportation in Private Vehicles

IJOA, Field Trips

[Revised July 2012]

COLORADO SAMPLE POLICY 1993