Bill > A00570

This bill amends the New York State Education Law to modify transportation requirements for children with disabilities. Currently, school districts are required to provide transportation up to 50 miles to a nonpublic school for children with disabilities, but only if the child attends that school to receive services or programs similar to those recommended by the local committee on special education. The bill removes the qualifying language about the purpose of school attendance, which means school districts will now be required to provide transportation to nonpublic schools for children with disabilities regardless of whether the specific school provides the exact services recommended by the local committee. In practical terms, this expands transportation options for families of children with disabilities, giving them more flexibility in choosing a nonpublic school while still ensuring transportation support. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A570