Statement

Students that have been identified as requiring a restraint harness/device for transportation will do so if the consent form has been filled out and a copy is sent to STSWR.

Procedure

  1. STSWR will supply a restraint harness to a student that requires the harness for a safety or as support equipment for the student. A signed form needs to be filled out by the parent or caregiver.
  2. The need for a restraint harness is determined by the consultant, parent/caregiver, and the principal.
  3. The parent/caregiver must put the student into the straps at their home stop and a staff member must take the student out of the harness at the school.
  4. The bus company is to instruct the bus driver how to properly install the straps and instruct the driver the proper use of the seat belt cutter. There must be two seat belt cutters in all buses that use a restraint harness.
  5. The use of restraint harness needs to be reviewed at the end of each school year by the consultant, parent/caregiver, and principal.
  6. All equipment must be returned to STSWR at the end of the school year for inspection and cleaning.