FIELD TRIPS

Cincinnati Public Schools provides students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in field trips and other extra-curricular activities. Prohibiting or limiting the participation of a student with a disability in field trips may constitute unlawful discrimination under Section 504 and the spell out ADA.

All students with disabilities must be provided the same opportunity to participate in field trips as their non-disabled peers unless it is determined by an IEP or Section 504 team that the student should not attend the field trip for a clearly justifiable reason. The decision for a student not to participate on a field trip should be made on an individual basis. The burden of proof for demonstrating the student should not participate in a field trip is on the district.

Participation in field trips cannot be denied based on the following criteria:

• 1. Lack of funds

  2. Medical conditions (Unless the field trip activity presents an unacceptable risk to the student’s health or safety)

  3. Parent is unable to attend the field trip

If a student with disabilities requires supports and services while on a field trip the district is required to provide these accommodations to ensure participation. Students with disabilities and their families should receive notice about the planned field trip when all other students and their families receive the notice.