New York A05168 mandates school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses starting July 2027, and requires annual progress.

New York A05168 amends the education law to require every school district to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses starting July 2027. It mandates that contractors providing transportation services for school districts must also purchase or lease zero-emission school buses. The bill requires school districts to submit annual progress reports on the implementation of zero-emission school buses, starting from the 2024-2025 school year. These reports must detail the sufficiency of electric infrastructure, availability of charging or fueling stations, and other relevant factors.

New York A05168 mandates school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses starting July 2027, and requires annual progress.

New York A05168 amends the education law to require every school district to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses starting July 2027. It mandates that contractors providing transportation services for school districts must also purchase or lease zero-emission school buses. The bill requires school districts to submit annual progress reports on the implementation of zero-emission school buses, starting from the 2024-2025 school year. These reports must detail the sufficiency of electric infrastructure, availability of charging or fueling stations, and other relevant factors.