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NY A05925
Bill
Status
3/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law Section 305 to remove the requirement that school districts demonstrate cost savings when entering into piggyback bus transportation contracts with other districts.
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Allows boards of education to authorize piggyback contracts based solely on finding that the contract cost is appropriate, eliminating the mandatory cost savings justification.
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Redefines piggyback contracts to clarify that they involve multiple school districts using the same private transportation contractor for students traveling to the same or nearby locations.
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Takes effect on July 1st following the date the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Eliminates the requirement that when the board of education enters into a piggyback contract with another school district that transports students pursuant to a contract with a private transportation contractor, the board finds that the entry into the piggyback contract will result in a cost savings to the school district.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024