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NY S00044
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/24/2010
Primary Sponsor
Charles Fuschillo
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AI Summary
- Amends Education Law Section 3635 to permit school district boards of education to provide bus services for distances less than the standard two miles (grades K-8) or three miles (grades 9-12) based on a board resolution
- Authorizes reduced-distance transportation when a parent or guardian has a physically limiting disability that prevents them from accompanying the child to or from school
- Requires medical certification of the disability from a doctor using a form prescribed by the Department of Education
- Transportation provided under this provision must be offered equally to all children in similar circumstances within the district
- Takes effect July 1 following the date the bill becomes law
Legislative Description
Allows boards of education to provide transportation to and from school for a child for a lesser distance than two miles if the parent or guardian of the child has a physically limiting disability which renders him or her unable to accompany the child to and from school.
Last Action
referred to education
6/24/2010
Committee Referrals
Education6/24/2010
Rules6/23/2010
Finance4/27/2010
Education1/6/2010
Rules7/16/2009
Education1/7/2009
Full Bill Text
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