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NY A00054
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
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School buses with seating capacity exceeding 15 passengers manufactured for use in New York on or after September 1, 2013 must be equipped with engine fire suppression systems.
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The Commissioner of the Department of Transportation must establish rules and regulations setting standards for engine fire suppression systems on school buses.
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School districts may purchase and install engine fire suppression systems on school buses as a proper district expense eligible for state education transportation aid.
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The definition of "school bus engine fire suppression system" in education law is updated to reference the new vehicle and traffic law requirements.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires school buses having a seating capacity in excess of fifteen passengers, purchased after September 1, 2013, to be equipped with engine fire suppression systems; require state education transportation aid to cover costs of purchase by school districts of school bus engine fire suppression systems.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/5/2011