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NYS Laws Regarding Anti-Idling on School Grounds

Education Law
Section 3637

Requires School Districts:

  • Minimize school bus idling

  • Engines to be shut off while waiting for passengers to load

  • Applies to all school vehicles owned, leased or contracted for while parked or standing on school grounds or in front of any school

  • Annually provide notice to employees

8 NYCRR 156.3 (h)

Requires School Districts & Drivers:

  • Shut off engines while waiting for students to load
     

  • Applies to owned, leased or contracted while parked or standing on school grounds or in front of any school
     

  • Semi-annual:  monitor driver compliance
     

  • Exceptions for safety, emergency and mechanical work

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