New York A08094 amends the education law to detail procedures for disciplinary actions against bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants.

New York A08094 amends the education law to specify that certain school districts must follow a procedure when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants. If a superintendent certifies that the driver's misconduct created a clear and present danger to children, an expedited fact-finding process must be completed within five business days. Drivers or assistants who suffer wage loss due to an improper superintendent determination or exoneration are entitled to punitive damages.

New York A08094 amends the education law to detail procedures for disciplinary actions against bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants.

New York A08094 amends the education law to specify that certain school districts must follow a procedure when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants. If a superintendent certifies that the driver's misconduct created a clear and present danger to children, an expedited fact-finding process must be completed within five business days. Drivers or assistants who suffer wage loss due to an improper superintendent determination or exoneration are entitled to punitive damages.