Bill > A09187

This bill extends the deadlines for school districts to purchase and operate zero-emission school buses, modifying previous requirements. Specifically, the bill pushes back the deadline for school districts to fully transition to zero-emission buses from 2027 to 2030 for the first phase of implementation, and from 2035 to 2040 for the second phase. Additionally, the bill creates a new provision allowing smaller school districts with an average daily attendance of fewer than 600 students or fewer than ten residences per square mile to apply for annual one-year extensions to comply with the zero-emission bus requirements. These extensions can be granted annually until 2045, providing flexibility for rural or smaller school districts that may face challenges in transitioning their bus fleets. The bill aims to provide more realistic timelines and accommodations for school districts in implementing zero-emission school bus technologies, recognizing the potential financial and logistical challenges of such a transition.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9187