Eliminates zero-emission school bus mandate and authorizes study on conversion feasibility.

New York Senate Bill S04748 removes the mandate requiring school districts to transition to zero-emission school buses. It also directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to conduct a study on the feasibility of converting existing school buses to zero-emission vehicles. The study will analyze conversion feasibility in different types of districts, the costs of necessary infrastructure, and the costs of upgrading or replacing conventional buses. NYSERDA must submit a report within one year of the bill's effective date.

Eliminates zero-emission school bus mandate and authorizes study on conversion feasibility.

New York Senate Bill S04748 removes the mandate requiring school districts to transition to zero-emission school buses. It also directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to conduct a study on the feasibility of converting existing school buses to zero-emission vehicles. The study will analyze conversion feasibility in different types of districts, the costs of necessary infrastructure, and the costs of upgrading or replacing conventional buses. NYSERDA must submit a report within one year of the bill's effective date.