Bill > S01199

This bill modifies existing education law regarding transportation for children with disabilities, specifically removing a previous requirement that a child must attend a nonpublic school specifically to receive services or programs recommended by the local committee on special education in order to qualify for transportation. Under the current amendment, school boards will now be required to provide transportation (up to 50 miles) to a nonpublic school for a child with a disability who has been identified by the local committee on special education, without the previous restrictive condition about the purpose of school attendance. This change potentially broadens transportation access for students with disabilities, allowing them more flexibility in school choice while still ensuring they receive necessary transportation support. The bill represents a slight but meaningful expansion of transportation services for students with special needs, removing a previous limitation that may have constrained educational options for children with disabilities.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1199