Field Trip Permission Slip
Permission slip for school field trips. Covers parental consent, emergency contacts, medical info, transportation authorization, and photo release.
Last updated: April 2026
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This is what your clients will fill out. 19 fields, mobile-friendly.
Field Trip Permission Slip
All fields marked with * are required
Consent / Waiver Language
This waiver text is included at the bottom of the form, above the signature field.
I give permission for my child to participate in the field trip described above. I understand that: (1) The school will provide supervision during the trip; (2) My child is expected to follow all school rules; (3) Transportation will be provided as indicated; (4) In case of medical emergency, I authorize school staff to seek emergency medical treatment. I release the school, teachers, and chaperones from liability for incidents beyond their reasonable control during the trip.
Legal References
The federal law that makes electronic signatures on consent forms and waivers legally equivalent to handwritten signatures in all 50 US states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trip details (destination, date, times, transportation), parent contact info, emergency contact, medical/allergy info, emergency medical authorization, and parent signature. Optional but smart: photo release, cost info, and chaperone volunteer checkbox. Missing the medical section is the biggest risk.
No. Schools require signed permission for any off-campus activity for liability and safety reasons. If a slip isn't returned, the student stays at school. Digital permission slips solve the "I forgot it at home" problem — parents sign on their phone and it's instant.
A parent or legal guardian. Step-parents, grandparents, and older siblings generally can't sign unless they have legal guardianship. Some districts accept emergency contacts listed in the school system, but parent/guardian is the safest default.
No. Most school districts now accept digital signatures. Digital permission slips actually have advantages: they can't be lost, they're timestamped, and parents can submit them from their phone in 2 minutes. Many schools report 95%+ return rates with digital vs. 60-70% with paper.
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