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 A school trip is defined as any authorized field trip off school premises, regardless of the destination or method of transportation used. All building administrators and staff should familiarize themselves with this regulation to ensure that school trips will be productive, enjoyable, and safe experiences for students, parents, and staff.

 

OBJECTIVES
A. School trips afford students the opportunity to observe, explore, discover, and engage in hands-on experiences. Schools may sponsor trips before, during or after school hours.

B. All school trips should have an educational or appropriate celebratory focus and be viewed as an extension of the curriculum and the learning environment.

C. For all school trips, the principal shall be responsible for ensuring that appropriate care is taken to ensure the safety of all participants.

D. This regulation applies to trips sponsored by the New York City Department of Education (DOE) over which the DOE assumes primary supervision and control.