Bill > A00043

This bill amends the New York State Education Law to provide the school district in the village of Tuckahoe with the option to adopt a resolution limiting student transportation to a maximum of 7 miles, instead of the current standard 15-mile limit. Specifically, the bill allows the Tuckahoe school district's board of education to pass a resolution that would reduce the maximum transportation distance for students attending public and nonpublic schools. Under the current law, students in kindergarten through eighth grade are guaranteed transportation if they live more than two miles from school, and high school students if they live more than three miles from school, with transportation provided up to 15 miles. By adopting this resolution, the Tuckahoe school district can choose to limit transportation to 7 miles, which could potentially reduce transportation costs and logistical complexities for the district. The bill also updates related provisions regarding transportation to nonpublic schools and before-and-after school child care locations to reflect the potential 7-mile limit. The amendment will take effect on the first day of July following its enactment.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A43