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NY S07813
NY S07813Improves the transportation of children with special needs to and from school; provides that bussing time shall not exceed one and one-half hours; provides a special needs liaison to work with each family with a child with special needs; makes related provisions.
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Introduced
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to improving the transportation of children with special needs
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to improve the transportation of children with special needs to and from school. It requires school districts to provide free transportation for these children, and to have a special needs liaison work with each child and family to ensure the requirements are met. The bill also limits the transportation time to no more than one and a half hours, and requires the use of cameras and bus tracking systems. Additionally, the bill specifies that "children with special needs" includes those with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7813 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07813&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07813 |
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