Safety is at
the heart of any transportation system. Agencies providing transportation
services must ensure that children are transported in school buses equipped
for use of height and weight appropriate child safety restraint
systems. Resources in this section offer tips and articles to
further your understanding of product information, as well as relevant
polices and procedures for implementing effective safety practices.
Child Safety Restraint Systems
Through education, training, and legislation, local programs are better prepared to ensure that young children are properly restrained in the correct restraint system for their age and size. Updates on policies at the state and Federal levels are found here.
Emergency
Evacuation Procedures
Find resources and
information for developing emergency preparedness training and
educational materials for families, children, and staff.
Emergency
Procedures and Drills
For agencies providing
transportation services, directly or through another organization,
emergency evacuation procedures must be established. Check out
this section for information and resources on ways to conduct
evacuation drills and related safety procedures.
Policies and Procedures
Policies and procedures governing transportation programs are key to safely transporting young children to and from the center and center-related activities. Review this section for resources on specific policies and procedures required for providing transportation services.
Product Information*
Looking for product information on child safety restraint systems or emergency equipment? Check out this section for tips from consumer safety organizations, as well as for a variety of other resources to keep you and your staff informed.
*Coming soon