Interpretation ID: nht93-4.42

DATE: June 23, 1993

FROM: Gail Lindsey -- Hillsborough County Public Schools, Risk Management & Safety Department, Tampa, Florida

TO: Ron Engles -- Safety Counter Measure Division

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 8/5/93 (est) from John Womack (signature by Kenneth N. Weinstein) to Gail Lindsey (A41; Part 571.3)

TEXT:

This correspondence is a reply to our recent phone conversation concerning the transporting of school children to and from special events in any vehicle other than school buses.

In the past, it has been School Board policy to disallow the use of mini-vans on such events. I am requesting any information on the crash safety standards of such vehicles, or any recommendations that your office may give so that we can make a safe and fair determination on this current policy.

Any assistance you can give will be greatly appreciated.