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NY A08440

NY A08440
Relates to employment contracts between school bus workers and the department of education in a city with at least one million inhabitants.


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Introduced
05/16/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to contracts for the transportation of school children

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York education law to require school districts located in cities with at least one million inhabitants (effectively New York City) to include specific provisions in school bus transportation contracts. These provisions mandate the retention or preference in hiring of school bus workers and the preservation of their wages, health and welfare benefits, and seniority when contracts change. The bill defines "school bus workers" as operators, mechanics, dispatchers, or attendants who were employed by a contractor or subcontractor providing school transportation services as of June 30, 2023, and who became furloughed or unemployed due to contract loss or service reduction. The bill also retains existing provisions about competitive bidding for school transportation contracts, including the commissioner's authority to approve or disapprove contracts and the ability to extend contracts under certain conditions. The changes are designed to provide job protections for school transportation workers in large urban school districts, ensuring some continuity of employment and benefits when transportation contracts are rebid or modified.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

referred to education (on 01/07/2026)

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