BP3541.1 Business and Non-Instructional Operations School-Related Trips The District may provide transportation in buses or other school or public transportation vehicles for field trips and excursions in connection with instruction or school-related social, educational, or cultural. School-related organizations requesting transportation shall be fully responsible for the costs of their trips unless funding has been approved by the Governing Board. Transportation by Private Vehicle The Superintendent or designee may authorize the transportation of students by private automobile for approved field trips and activities when the vehicle is driven by an adult who has registered with the District for such purposes. Student Drivers When District transportation is provided, students may be released from using District transportation only with the advance written permission of their parent/guardian and the District. Legal Reference: Education Code 35330 Excursions and field trips 39830 School bus 39835 Use of community recreation 39837 Transportation of pupils to places of summer employment 39860 Transportation to special activities by district 44808 Liability when students not on school property Vehicle Code 27315 Mandatory use of seat belts in private passenger vehicles 34501.6 School buses; reduced visibility Adopted: 9/10/97 Revised: