Bill > A06050

This bill establishes new criminal offenses related to trespassing on school property and school buses, while also introducing requirements for school bus signage and driver safety training. Specifically, the bill creates two new criminal trespass offenses: criminal trespass on school grounds or children's camp (a class C felony) and two degrees of criminal trespass on a school bus. The first degree of school bus trespass (a class C felony) occurs when a person commits second-degree school bus trespass while possessing a weapon or ammunition, while the second degree (a class A misdemeanor) includes actions like damaging a school bus, entering a bus without authorization, refusing to leave when demanded, or impeding a bus's operation. The bill also requires the motor vehicle commissioner to create rules for signage on school buses warning about potential criminal charges for unauthorized entry. Additionally, the legislation mandates that professional development school bus driver safety training seminars now include training on managing violent incidents, intrusions, and active shooter situations. The new law is set to take effect on the first of November following its passage, providing a clear framework for protecting school transportation environments and enhancing safety protocols.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6050