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NY A10068

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows school districts that have already received two extensions for zero-emission school bus requirements to avoid penalties if they still cannot comply due to market availability or infrastructure issues

  • Protects qualifying districts from penalties, sanctions, loss of funding, or other adverse actions when compliance barriers are beyond their control

  • Requires districts to demonstrate "good faith effort" to comply and prove inability is due to factors like insufficient bus supply, manufacturing delays, delivery delays, or supply chain disruptions

  • Applies to requirements under Education Law Section 3638 subdivisions 2 and 3 regarding zero-emission school bus standards

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides additional exemptions to school districts unable to meet standards for zero-emissions school buses, due to market availability or supporting infrastructure.

Last Action

referred to education

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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