NYC Administrative Code

§ 19-601 — Safety measures on school buses; declaration and findings.

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What is NYC AC § 19-601?

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This section establishes safety measures for school buses transporting handicapped children, emphasizing the need for seat belts, guards, and escorts to prevent injuries and fatalities. The statute aims to protect the safety, health, and general welfare of school children. Applies to entities involved in the transportation of handicapped school children.

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§ 19-601 Safety measures on school buses; declaration and findings.

AC § 19-601

The council hereby finds that a serious emergency exists as to the safety of handicapped children transported to and from schools in school buses and other vehicles. Handicapped school children have been grievously injured, maimed and killed due to lack of seat belts and guards or escorts on school buses. The council finds that in order to prevent further tragedies to our handicapped school children the provisions of this section are declared necessary and are designed to protect, the safety, health and general welfare of our school children.

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