Section 5-E2306. FIELD TRIPS AND STUDENT TRAVEL  


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    2306.1General Policy

     

    (a)Field Trips and student travel shall serve as a means for enhancing learning and expanding the range of educational and cultural opportunities available to the DCPS students.

     

    (b)Those planning and implementing field trips and student travel must ensure that these experiences:

     

    (1)Serve legitimate educational purposes;

     

    (2)Are conducted in a manner consistent with sound educational practices;

     

    (3)Ensure the safety, well-being, and protection of the rights of participating students at all times;

     

    (4)Are evaluated periodically to determine their effectiveness in fulfilling the specified purposes.

     

    2306.2Field trips designated to educate or modify behavior through intimidation of students are prohibited.

     

     

authority

The Board of Education, pursuant to the authority set forth in the D.C. Official Code §§ 38-101 et seq.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2137 (March 8, 2002).