CSTO Standards at a Glance
This is an overview of the standards that need to be met in order to earn certification status as a Certificated Student Travel Organization. Detailed information is available at my.syta.org.
| Mandatory Standards |
| Minimum Student & Revenue |
| Background check, Organization’s Principals |
| Consumer Protection Education |
| Business License and Mailing Address |
| Laws, Regulations and Licensing |
| Organization Insurance |
| Code of Ethics |
| Crisis Response Plan and Training |
| Crisis Response Simulation Training |
| Elective Training (minimum of 16 must be met) |
| Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Training |
| Child Abuse Prevention Plan |
| Seat Belt Usage |
| FMCSA Safety Briefing |
| Motorcoach Facility and Equipment Assessment |
| Tour Satisfaction Survey |
| Family Assistance and Support |
| Emergency Evacuation Briefing |
| Accommodation Property Assessment |
| Health Information Management |
| American Disability Act (ADA) Specialist |
| Health Information Portability and Accountability Act Specialist |
| Dining Facility Assessment |
| Staff Background Checks |
| Swimming Safety |
| First Aid, CPR and AED Training |
| Incident Reporting and Response Procedure |
| Annual Incident Analysis |
| Lost Tour Participant Protocol |
| Advice for Teacher Leaders |
| Attraction and Venue Best Practices |
| Security Organization Assessment |
