Bill > S03071

This bill establishes a task force on safety in school transportation consisting of 18 members appointed by various state leaders, including representatives from education, government agencies, labor unions, and community stakeholders. The task force will comprehensively review and make recommendations on school transportation safety, including examining existing laws, developing safety protocols, exploring bus stop designations, analyzing pedestrian safety strategies, identifying ways to prevent illegal bus passing, and determining the need for public education programs. The members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the group will be supported by state departments. The task force is required to produce a final report within 18 months of its establishment, delivering findings and recommendations to key state leadership including the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and chairs of relevant education and transportation committees. The bill will automatically expire 24 months after becoming law, ensuring the task force's work is time-limited and focused.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3071