Conduct of District-Sponsored Field Trips

District-Sponsored Field Trips

In accordance with Education Code Section 35330, all persons making field trips and excursions are deemed to have waived all liability claims against the member district. In this regard, it is required that all parents/guardians of minor students and all adults taking field trips sign a statement waiving the right to make claims.

It is recognized that all field trips and excursions are voluntary for students and staff.

Students Attending Field Trips:

The standard Field Trip/Excursion Waiver and Medical Authorization form shall be obtained in advance for all minor students going on district-sponsored field trips. With respect to athletics or any other situation where there will be a series of trips for one basic purpose, one permission form can cover the series of trips. Trips taken by official ASB entities are district sponsored.

For overnight trips, the form shall specifically show that this is a multi-day trip involving one or more overnights.

For trips to another state or country, the form shall have a supplement which gives full information about the trip such as the purpose, an itinerary, the number of students, staff and volunteer adults involved, the means of transportation, and cost. Student Accident Insurance information must be provided; absence of this coverage may be handled through special trip coverage.

For trips to a foreign nation, personal baggage insurance and cargo insurance for district equipment, such as band instruments and uniforms, should be obtained.

Adult Chaperones: 

All adult volunteers who accompany staff and students on the trip must complete the Acknowledgement & Assumption of Potential Risk form in advance of the field trip.