New York A08440 amends the education law to modify contracts for school bus workers in cities with at least one million inhabitants.

New York A08440 amends the education law to modify contracts for school bus workers in cities with at least one million inhabitants. The bill exempts certain contract extensions from competitive bidding requirements and allows for contract extensions up to five years. It also provides for the retention or preference in hiring of school bus workers and the preservation of their wages, health, welfare, and retirement benefits and seniority. The commissioner of education can reject contract extensions if it is in the best interest of the district.

New York A08440 amends the education law to modify contracts for school bus workers in cities with at least one million inhabitants.

New York A08440 amends the education law to modify contracts for school bus workers in cities with at least one million inhabitants. The bill exempts certain contract extensions from competitive bidding requirements and allows for contract extensions up to five years. It also provides for the retention or preference in hiring of school bus workers and the preservation of their wages, health, welfare, and retirement benefits and seniority. The commissioner of education can reject contract extensions if it is in the best interest of the district.