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3. Thread lap belt through slots indicated for rear-facing position
4. Fasten into receptacle and pull tight while exerting weight into seat
5. Seat should have no more than one-inch “play” when held at belt path

Securing the Front-Facing Seat to the Bus Seat

1. Car seat should be placed within the first three rows of seats. If the seat is shared, place car
seat in window seating position.
2. Place seat in front-facing position, with recline adjustment extended
3. Thread lap belt through belt slots indicated for front facing position
4. Fasten into receptacle and pull tight while exerting weight onto seat
5. Seat should have no more than one-inch “play” when held at belt path

Special Needs Car Seat

At times, a student will have a specific medical need and will not be able to use one of the
previously mentioned Child Safety Restraint Systems. The student may need to be positioned in a
very specialized car seat that has been designed specifically for special needs children. This need
will be determined at the child’s IEP meeting and you will receive training in these instances.

Integrated Seats

Some school buses may have an integrated seating system called the C.E. White
Integrated Restraint School Bus Seat. A Child Safety Restraint System is contained
within the bus bench seat. The seat folds down and there is a five point integrated
harness system within it. This particular system can be used for children weighing 20
to 50 pounds.

Safety Vest

Safety vests must be used according to the manufacturer’s specific
instructions. The following diagrams illustrate the two types of safety vests
that are used in our school district. Safety vests are used during
transportation to provide the students with a safer ride to and from school.

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Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS)