POLICY STATEMENT |
This policy statement replaces the previous version published in 1996. It provides new information, studies, regulations, and recommendations related to the safe transportation of children to and from school and school-related activities. Pediatricians can play an important role at the patient/family, community, state, and national levels as child advocates and consultants to schools and early education programs about transportation safety.
Key Words: school transportation school bus travel on school bus getting to and from school
Abbreviations: NHTSA—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NTSB—National Transportation Safety Board FMVSSs—federal motor vehicle safety standards AAP—American Academy of Pediatrics
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