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NY S06392
Bill
Status
5/15/2017
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Requires the education commissioner to develop a uniform and comprehensive training program for school bus drivers on discouraging, preventing, and detecting harassment, bullying, and discrimination as defined in education law Article 2
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Training for school bus drivers must include instruction on the effects of harassment, bullying, and discrimination and appropriate responses when such situations are encountered
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Mandates the education commissioner to promulgate rules requiring school bus attendants serving students with disabling conditions to receive training on harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and detection
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Training for both drivers and attendants shall be provided at least once per year or more frequently as determined by the commissioner in consultation with the state comprehensive school bus driver safety training council
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Training may be combined with other required training and instruction and takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires comprehensive training at least one time per year for school bus drivers and school bus attendants in the discouragement, prevention and detection of harassment, bullying and discrimination.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018