Can children bring ski equipment or large musical instruments on the bus?
New York State Department of Transportation and federal regulations PROHIBIT bringing large items and musical instruments on school buses. All of the items that the child will be bringing to school should be packed in a carrying case, such as a tote bag or backpack, which must be small enough to be held on the students lap. Large items and food for class parties may not be transported by school bus. • The following items are a partial list of what is allowed on the bus if held on lap: Piccolo, oboe, flute, soprano clarinet, bassoon, snare drum, alto saxophone, French horn, trumpet, violin, and viola. • Large items are not allowed on the bus these include, but are not limited to: Alto clarinet, bass clarinet, contra bass clarinet, trombone, baritone saxophone, cello, guitar, tenor saxophone, tuba, baritone horn, string bass, large school projects, skateboards, bikes, fishing poles, skis and poles, and sleds. • Other items not allowed on the bus. These include, but are not limited to: An
