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NY A00450
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that school boards must find cost savings before entering into "piggyback" bus transportation contracts with other school districts
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Expands the definition of piggyback contracts to include arrangements where two school districts transport students to the same or nearby locations using a shared private transportation contractor
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Allows school boards to enter piggyback contracts as long as the contract cost is deemed "appropriate," rather than requiring demonstrated cost savings
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Restructures piggyback contract requirements into four conditions: transportation for one district outside its boundaries, transportation for another district to the same/nearby locations, contracts with each district involved, and adherence to transportation contract terms
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Takes effect July 1st following enactment
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
1/7/2026