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- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to reimbursement of certain transportation costs provided by parents of students
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will require New York City schools to reimburse parents who transport their children from school, if the student stays past five o'clock for academic reasons.
Summary of specific provisions
Adds a new subdivision 8 to section 3635 of the Education Law to require the New York City school district to reimburse parents as much as it would otherwise have paid for transportation of the child, The transportation is made State aidable. The following requirements must be met:
* Parents must apply in the same way as application for school transportation.
* The child must attend school for academic reasons past five o'clock or weekdays.
* The child must reside at least one-half mile from school for K-2, and one mile for grades 3-6.
* If the district chooses to offer transportation for a lesser distance, it must offer it to all children in like circumstance.
Justification
This legislation addresses specific provisions of transportation in New York city, where parents are concerned that extended day education may result in potential danger to their children.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: S.4498 - Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
There is no fiscal impact, since City and State costs are the same whether transportation is provided by the city or by the parent.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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