Details the procedure that certain school districts must follow when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants.
Impact
If enacted, A08094 would significantly impact how school districts manage disciplinary actions against bus drivers and their assistants, specifically in regions including Westchester, Putnam, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The bill ensures these districts remain compliant with collective agreements and provides guidelines for expedited procedures when addressing serious allegations. This legislative change seeks to solidify protections for these employees while ensuring the safety and welfare of children, a critical concern among stakeholders.
Summary
A08094 aims to amend the Education Law regarding the procedures that school districts must follow when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus driver's assistants. The bill establishes that before any adverse disciplinary action can be taken against these employees, districts must adhere to the terms of any collectively bargained agreements that are in place. This includes provisions for certifying that the alleged misconduct poses a clear and present danger to students' safety before an expedited disciplinary process can commence.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding this bill may arise from differing views on the balance between safeguarding children's safety and providing fair treatment to bus drivers and their assistants. Proponents argue that the bill reinforces necessary protections for students by allowing for a swift reaction to egregious misconduct, while opponents may feel it creates barriers to implementing necessary disciplinary actions that can affect the quality of school transportation services. The expedited procedures may also draw scrutiny concerning due process rights for employees faced with serious allegations.
Same As
Details the procedure that certain school districts must follow when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants.
Relates to contracts regarding bus drivers and bus drivers' assistants; provides districts must abide by the terms within any collectively bargained agreements applicable to such drivers.
Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.
Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.
Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.
Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.
Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.
Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.
Education: special education; age requirements for special education services and programs; modify. Amends sec. 1711 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1711). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1026'24, SB 1027'24
Payments for school district transportation of students, special education students, and career and technical education students, the distribution of transportation payments in the event of school district closure, and state transportation payments to school districts; and to provide an effective date.