August 2012
NYAPT Issues Report on 2011-2012 Legislative Session
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) today shared with its members a report on the results of the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions in New York. Pupil transportation has been a hot-button issue in New York for several … Continue reading
Governor Vetoes Bill NYAPT Opposed
Governor Andrew Cuomo has VETOED A9267A/S595A which would have ‘allowed’ school districts to provide transportation for students who live within the mileage limits but whose parent or guardian is sufficiently disabled or immobilized so as to not be able to get the … Continue reading
School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners Announced
The Cyr Foundation for Excellence in School Transportation joined the New York Association for Pupil Transportation in announcing the winners of the 2012 School Bus Safety Poster Contest. The winning entries were judged and selected during the 2012 New York … Continue reading
School Bus Driver: Capital Hero
Alex Bautochka, a school bus driver for the Northeast Parent and Child Society in Schenectady, NY, has been recognized by ABC-Affiliate WTEN and Capital Bank as a CAPITAL HERO for his work as a school bus driver. Northeast Parent and … Continue reading
Bullying Law Suit Filed
School officials across the state should not be surprised to find a greater incidence of lawsuits filed by families on behalf of children who are bullied on school properties. See link to a Rochester-area story about one such lawsuit. Keep … Continue reading
Governor Signs “Piggy-backing” Law
Governor Andrew Cuomo has SIGNED into law S5525/Little—AA8034/Russell (Click bill #s for copy of legislation) that will allow for piggybacking of contracts among school districts for transportation and other purposes. The new law is now known as Chapter 308 of the Laws … Continue reading
