New York bill A04828 aims to improve transportation for children with special needs, ensuring it is free, timely, and equipped with safety features.

New York bill A04828 amends the education law to enhance the transportation of children with special needs to and from school. It mandates that such children receive free transportation, either provided by the school district or reimbursed to the caretaker. The bill stipulates that transportation time should not exceed one and a half hours, including flexible wait times. Additionally, it requires each school district to assign a special needs liaison to collaborate with families to meet these requirements.

New York bill A04828 aims to improve transportation for children with special needs, ensuring it is free, timely, and equipped with safety features.

New York bill A04828 amends the education law to enhance the transportation of children with special needs to and from school. It mandates that such children receive free transportation, either provided by the school district or reimbursed to the caretaker. The bill stipulates that transportation time should not exceed one and a half hours, including flexible wait times. Additionally, it requires each school district to assign a special needs liaison to collaborate with families to meet these requirements.