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NY A09183
Bill
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Smullen
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AI Summary
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Creates a permanent "opt-out waiver" that school districts can submit once to the Commissioner of Education to gain a permanent exemption from all zero-emission school bus requirements
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Districts that submit the opt-out waiver would be exempt from the July 1, 2027 deadline requiring purchase/lease of only zero-emission buses for new acquisitions
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Districts that opt out would also be exempt from the July 1, 2035 deadline requiring exclusive operation of zero-emission school buses
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Districts submitting the waiver would no longer need to file annual progress reports on zero-emission bus implementation beginning in the 2024-2025 school year
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The existing law's worker protections, collective bargaining rights, and workforce development requirements remain unchanged for districts that do not opt out
Legislative Description
Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.
Last Action
held for consideration in education
5/22/2024