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Procedures for Using Integrated Child Restraints on the Bus

58^th Conference on Exceptional Children

58TH CONFERENCE ON EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN POWERPLUSWATERMARKOBJECT3 NC PT INSTITUTE NC PT Institute

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS

Transportation & Programs for Exceptional Children

Procedures for Using STAR Restraints on the Bus

STAR RESTRAINTS - Student Transportation Add-On Restraint

A STAR restraint is an add-on seat with a 5 point harness system that enables preschool students and students with disabilities to remain seated on the bus seat during transport. The decision to use a STAR restraint for school age children is an IEP/504 team decision and should be documented in the student’s IEP/504 Plan. S 58TH CONFERENCE ON EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN POWERPLUSWATERMARKOBJECT3 NC PT INSTITUTE TAR restraints meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

DETERMINING APPROPRIATE SIZE

STAR (Small)	Student’s Weight 25-65 lbs	Student’s Height 47 inches or less
STAR Plus	Student’s Weight 25-90 lbs	Student’s Height 47 inches or less

INSTALLING THE STAR RESTRAINT ON THE BUS SEAT

Wrap the gray, tan, and black straps at the top of the STAR restraint around the bus seat back.
Insert the gray and tan straps at rear of the STAR base into the opening between the bus seat and back.
Connect the gray straps and connect the tan straps.
Wrap the black strap at the front of the STAR base underneath the bus seat.
Connect the black straps.
Tighten the straps snugly and secure the free ends with the Velcro or plastic holders.

PUTTING THE STUDENT IN THE STAR RESTRAINT

An adult must always put the student in the STAR restraint.

Release the harness clip and metal latches from the buckle prior to student sitting in the STAR restraint.
Adjust the two comfort slides located at the top of the straps to student’s shoulder height.
Position the shoulder straps over student’s shoulders. If additional length is needed, press the adjuster button on the side of the seat base while pulling on the strap (repeat on other side).
Insert the two metal latches into the buckle.
Tighten the harness straps snugly around the student by pulling up on the two straps located on the sides of the seat base at the same time.
Fasten the harness clip and position it at armpit level.
Some STAR restraints have additional chest straps that can be fastened under the shoulder straps once the student has been secured in the seat. Position the chest strap as close to the student’s armpit level as possible and adjust it to fit snugly.

REMOVING THE STUDENT FROM THE STAR RESTRAINT

An adult must always remove the student from the STAR restraint.

Release the harness clip.
Loosen the shoulder straps by pressing the adjuster buttons located on each side while pulling on the straps.
Push the button to release the metal latches.

The bus seat behind a student in a STAR restraint should be unoccupied or

be occupied by a student using a child safety restraint system.

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