Bill > S01495

This bill modifies existing education law to clarify transportation provisions for universal pre-kindergarten (pre-K) students. Specifically, the bill allows school district trustees or boards of education to provide transportation for pre-K students at their discretion, with the requirement that such transportation be offered equally to all children in similar circumstances within the district. The key change is in how transportation costs for these pre-K students will be treated: the bill ensures that pre-K students will now be considered "allowable pupils" for transportation funding purposes, which means the costs of their transportation will be eligible for state aid. Previously, there was ambiguity about whether transportation costs for pre-K students would be aidable. The bill will take effect immediately and will apply to the 2027-2028 school year and all subsequent school years, potentially making it easier and more financially feasible for school districts to provide transportation for universal pre-K students.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1495