New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03786

Introduced
1/30/25  
Refer
1/30/25  
Engrossed
4/9/25  
Refer
4/9/25  
Engrossed
6/13/25  
Enrolled
12/1/25  

Caption

Includes remedial services, homework or childcare as the transportation responsibility of the city school district located in a city having a population of one million or more.

Summary

Bill S03786 amends the education law in New York to expand the transportation responsibilities of city school districts in cities with a population of one million or more. Specifically, it includes the provision of transportation for students attending public and nonpublic schools in grades K-6 who remain at the same school for remedial services, homework, or childcare. This change aims to ensure that children who require additional support outside of regular academic hours have access to safe and reliable transportation.

Impact

The bill will directly affect the transportation policies of city school districts, mandating that they provide transportation for students who need to attend remedial services, homework help, or childcare. This could lead to increased operational costs for the districts, as they will need to accommodate additional transportation needs. It also aligns with educational equity goals, ensuring that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have access to necessary educational support.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S03786 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Senate and Assembly. The discussions leading up to the votes indicate strong support for enhancing educational access and support for students in need, reflecting a commitment to educational equity.

Contention

There were no notable points of contention reported during the discussions or voting on this bill. The unanimous support suggests that stakeholders, including legislators and educational advocates, are in agreement regarding the importance of providing transportation for students needing additional educational services.

Companion Bills

NY A05314

Same As Includes remedial services, homework or childcare as the transportation responsibility of the city school district located in a city having a population of one million or more.

Previously Filed As

NY A05314

Includes remedial services, homework or childcare as the transportation responsibility of the city school district located in a city having a population of one million or more.

NY S01065

Establishes Three King's day as a school holiday for all public schools in a city school district of a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

NY A03323

Prohibits co-location of a charter school in a public school building in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

NY S04374

Prohibits co-location of a charter school in a public school building in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

NY A10466

Limits the reimbursement rate paid by the city school district to a charter school for charter school facilities expansion in a city school district located in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants by changing "actual rental costs" to "reasonable rental costs"; defines "reasonable rental costs".

NY S00255

Establishes Three King's day as a school holiday for all public schools in a city school district of a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

NY A00891

Establishes Three King's day as a school holiday for all public schools in a city school district of a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

NY A04920

Establishes Three King's day as a school holiday for all public schools in a city school district of a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

NY S00757

Relates to pendency placements in a school district in a city having a population of one million or more.

NY A02030

Relates to pendency placements in a school district in a city having a population of one million or more.

Similar Bills

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