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New School Year Brings New School Bus Law In NY

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The National Assessment of Education Progress released September 9th show declines in proficiency

As the new school years begins, a new law in New York allows school buses to be equipped with cameras to provide evidence when a driver breaks the law by passing a stopped school bus that is picking up or dropping off students and has its lights flashing. David Christopher, the executive director of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, says under the law that takes effect September 5, municipalities are responsible for the cost of the program. 

Christopher spoke with WAMC’s Brian Shields about the legislation.

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