Section He-C 6917.15 - Appropriate Precautions in Transporting Children(a) Except for relative providers as defined in He-C 6917.03(r), providers who wish to take children on routine, unplanned local trips, or scheduled field trips shall obtain a signed and dated permission slip from each child's parent, which specifies all approved destinations and activities. This permission slip shall include the destination of the trip and the estimated time that the parent can expect the child to return to the home where care typically takes place.(b) During any field trip, providers shall have access to a phone in case of emergency and provide the phone number to parents.(c) Children who are transported by the provider shall be transported in vehicles which are:(1) Registered, insured, and inspected in accordance with the laws and rules of the state of New Hampshire;(2) Driven by individuals who are at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver's license; and(3) Maintained in safe operating condition.(d) Providers shall be prohibited from using mobile electronic devices while operating a vehicle to transport children, including hands-free operation.(e) The number of persons who are transported by the provider shall be limited to the number of persons the vehicle is designed to carry.(f) Children younger than 5 years of age who are transported by the provider or during any provider-sponsored activity shall not be transported in any vehicle exempted from seat belt requirements under RSA 265:107-a, II.(g) Providers shall utilize individual, age-appropriate child restraints, or seat belts, which shall be provided for and used by each child in accordance with RSA 265:107-a.N.H. Code Admin. R. He-C 6917.15
Amended by Number 23, Filed June 8, 2023, Proposed by #13650, Effective 5/25/2023, Expires 5/25/2033.