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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART V. Children, Youth, and Families Manual |
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Subpart E. Residential Agencies, Facilities and Services |
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Article I. Licensing/Approval |
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Chapter 3680. Administration and Operation of a Children and Youth Social Service Agency |
Section 3680.17. Transportation requirements
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(a) The legal entity shall establish, and ensure adherence to, written policies and procedures regarding the transportation of children receiving services.
(b) The policies shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) A vehicle used in transporting children while they are receiving services from the agency shall be validly licensed and inspected under 75 Pa.C.S. § § 101—9901 (relating to the Vehicle Code).
(2) Persons transporting children on behalf of the agency shall possess a valid drivers license for the class of vehicle the person is operating.
(3) The number of persons in a vehicle used to transport children may not exceed the passenger capacity as determined by the vehicle manufacturer. Safety restraints, as installed at the time of manufacturing, shall be used by occupants.
(4) Children who are younger than 4 years of age shall be transported in motor vehicles in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4581 (relating to restraint systems).
The provisions of this § 3680.17 amended January 23, 1987, effective January 24, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 392. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (88810).
Notation
The provisions of this § 3680.17 amended under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201—211, 701—774, 901—922 and 1001—1080).