Bill > S00422

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to enhance school crossing guard requirements for student safety. Specifically, the bill mandates that at least one school crossing guard be placed on each corner of city blocks containing public or private schools serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade during the school's arrival and dismissal times. Additionally, for streets with four or more traffic lanes bordering such school blocks, the bill requires crossing guards to be positioned on opposite corners of the street to provide comprehensive coverage. These new requirements aim to improve pedestrian safety for young students by ensuring more extensive and strategic placement of crossing guards in areas with high concentrations of school-aged children. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning school districts and city transportation departments would need to quickly adjust their crossing guard deployment strategies to comply with the new regulations.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S422