Bill > A03434

This bill requires school bus attendants who transport preschool children with special needs to complete specialized training, expanding existing training requirements for school bus attendants serving students with disabilities. The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to include "preschool children" alongside existing provisions for students with disabilities, ensuring that bus attendants who work with preschool special education programs receive appropriate training in understanding and addressing the unique needs of young children with disabilities. The bill specifies that the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, will develop rules and regulations for this training, which must be provided at least annually. Bus attendants serving preschool children will have until July 1, 2026, to comply with these new training requirements. The training aims to improve the safety, understanding, and support provided to preschool children with special needs during transportation, recognizing the distinct developmental and care requirements of this vulnerable population.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3434