Loading chat...
NY A02011
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Smullen
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Authorizes local school boards to contract with approved "drive-sharing networks" of parents, family members, neighbors, and teachers to transport students to and from school
-
Compensates drivers at either the approved staff mileage rate or the IRS mileage rate plus tolls, whichever is greater
-
Requires all participating drivers to meet or exceed safety regulations set forth in 8 NYCRR 156.3, with the Commissioner of Education to promulgate implementing rules
-
Limits drive-sharing transportation contracts to one-year terms, compared to five-year terms allowed for traditional transportation contracts
-
Mandates local boards establish policies requiring proof of transportation expenses, ensuring student safety and security, and preventing conflicts of interest
Legislative Description
Permits local boards of education to enter into contracts with a drive-sharing network of persons for reimbursement of transportation expenses for the conveyance of pupils residing in such school districts; authorizes the commissioner of education to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations; outlines certain requirements to which the local board of education shall adhere; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026