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NY A03434
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "school bus attendant" to include those employed by counties providing transportation to preschool children with disabilities under Education Law section 4410
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Authorizes counties, in addition to school districts, to conduct criminal background checks and use qualification criteria when hiring school bus attendants for preschool special education transportation
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Requires school bus attendants serving preschool children with disabilities to receive specialized training on understanding and attending to the special needs of such students
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Sets a compliance deadline of July 1, 2026 for school bus attendants currently serving preschool children with disabilities to complete the required training
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the Commissioner of Education to promulgate necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Requires school bus drivers and attendants who ride with children attending preschool special education programs to complete training in the needs of such children.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026