Vote: Committee vote · Education
Senate EducationMay 19, 2026Result: passed
(15) (0) (0) (0)
Senate bill · S7660 (2025-26)
Details the procedure that certain school districts must follow when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus driver's assistants
New York State Senate
Latest action Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Shelley Mayer (State Senator, District 37, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Details the procedure that certain school districts must follow when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants.
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Amends the Education Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Section one amends subdivision 23 of section 1604 of the education law to require school districts located within Nassau and Suffolk counties, prior to requesting that a transportation contractor remove a bus driver or driver's assistant from service to the district, to provide such individual with written notice stating the reasons for the proposed removal, and to provide a reasonable opportunity to be heard prior to issuing a written removal or disqualification request to the contractor. Such notice and hearing requirements shall not apply where the district determines, in its sole discretion, that the continued service of the driver or driver's assistant poses an immediate risk to the safety or welfare of students. Section two sets the effective date.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Shelley Mayer says this is needed
School districts frequently contract with private transportation provid- ers for the conveyance of students, making bus drivers and driver's assistants employees of the contractor rather than the district itself. School districts may request that a contractor remove a particular employee from assignment to the district, which may effectively prevent that individual from continuing to work as a bus driver in the region. Under current law, there is no uniform statutory process governing such removal requests, and drivers and driver's assistants may be removed from service without advance notice or an opportunity to respond to the allegations underlying the request, even where the alleged conduct does not present an immediate safety concern. This legislation establishes limited procedural protections applicable to school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties by requiring written notice, supporting documenta- tion, and a reasonable opportunity to be heard before a district may request removal of a contracted bus driver or driver's assistant from service. The bill also preserves district discretion to immediately remove personnel where the district determines that continued service presents an immediate risk to the safety or welfare of students. The bill includes a three-year sunset provision to provide an opportu- nity to assess the implementation and operational impact of the proce- dures established by the act.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Education
Senate EducationMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(14) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- May 21, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 20, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- May 19, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1176
1ST REPORT CAL.1176
NY Senate
- May 13, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Education
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
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- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
- Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- May 22, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 21, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- May 20, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1162
1ST REPORT CAL.1162
NY Senate
- Apr 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
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