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History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Relates to prekindergarten transportation
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to prekindergarten transportation
Purpose
To allow school districts to provide prekindergarten bussing to its students who attend a program run by the district and not operated pursuant section 3602-e of the education law.
Summary of provisions
Bussing may be provided, after referendum to prekindergarten students in a district which operates a prekindergarten program.
Existing law
The commissioner of education has ruled that existing state law did not allow for the bussing of prekindergarten students who did not attend a universal prekintergarten program. This ruling was upheld by a decision of the state Supreme Court.
Justification
It is appropriate public purpose for prekindergarten students to be bussed to a program run by its district. This bill would allow for such bussing after mandatory referendum.
Legislative history
2007-08: S.8116
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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