Prohibits the imposition of time limits or curfews on fares provided to students as part of a student fare program.
Impact
If enacted, S07520 would significantly affect how public transportation authorities manage fare structures aimed at students. Currently, some fare programs may have restrictions that complicate their usability. The proposed amendment seeks to standardize student fares across New York's public transportation, thus allowing students to have consistent access to reduced fares without the concern of expiration or curfews. This could lead to an increase in public transport usage among students, further supporting the state’s educational and economic objectives.
Summary
Bill S07520 proposes an amendment to the Public Authorities Law, specifically adding a new section that prohibits any authority from imposing time limits or curfews on fares provided as part of student fare programs. The intent behind this bill is to ensure that students can utilize fare programs without restrictions that may limit their access or lead to confusion about timing and usage. By removing these potential barriers, the bill aims to enhance mobility and accessibility for students who rely on public transportation for their education-related activities.
Contention
During discussions around the bill, stakeholders may raise points about the financial implications for transportation authorities. Some might argue that removing time limits could result in financial strain on these programs if the fare structures become less profitable or sustainable. Additionally, there could be concerns about how this adjustment might affect the overall governance of fare systems and the balance between providing equitable access versus maintaining operational viability for public transport services.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a city university of New York student fare program for trains and buses which provides a full fare reduction for five train and/or bus fares each weekday equal to the standard pay-per-ride fare.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a city university of New York student fare program for trains and buses which provides a full fare reduction for five train and/or bus fares each weekday equal to the standard pay-per-ride fare.
Enacts the "Lifeguard incentive and debt assistance (LIDA) act", which provides financial aid assistance to eligible students working as lifeguards during such students' academic career at a college or university in the state of New York; provides a one-time debt relief check to post-graduate students who maintain an active lifeguard certification for four years.
Establishes protections for the rights of pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools; requires schools to establish liaison officers for such students and to disseminate information relating to resources available to such students; directs that rules be established to administer such rights and to establish minimum periods of time for a leave of absence at the student's option.
Requires school districts to establish a language assistance program for limited English proficient parents of students; requires record keeping and annual reporting; permits districts to jointly establish such programs.
Establishes protections for the rights of pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools; requires schools to establish liaison officers for such students and to disseminate information relating to resources available to such students; directs that rules be established to administer such rights and to establish minimum periods of time for a leave of absence at the student's option.