NY S01742

Creates incentive apportionment for school districts (except those in cities with 1 million+ residents) starting in the 2021-2022 school year for demonstrating cost savings in transportation expenses compared to the prior year.

Calculates incentive amount as 10 percent of the positive difference between prior year and current year allowable transportation expenses.

Caps total statewide incentive apportionment at $3,000,000, with individual district payments prorated if total claims exceed this amount.

Requires eligible districts to be either independent districts complying with tax levy limits under Education Law Section 2023-a, or dependent districts complying with General Municipal Law Section 3-c, and to have a commissioner-approved transportation efficiency plan.

Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.