School Bus Bill of Rights features [May 2022]
A decision-making body that reflects the most affected stakeholders can do a better job of attracting workers, improving routes, training & communication, honoring the physical and neurological needs of the riders, and keeping everyone safe on the bus. [continues below the Update box]
The text spoken aloud, with ASL captioning, is on video at our youtube channel as “May 15 Monica lists the features of the School bus bill of rights” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ESv_VWEL0&t=18s
Update:
NYS election law gives us 6 months starting January 1 to collect 30,000 valid signatures from registered voters as a first step towards placing a referendum on the November ballot to enact a School Bus Bill of Rights.
We are seeking help from legal experts on creating the petition as a yes-no proposal to change or amend a specific section of the NY City Charter. At this point our earliest possible target is 2025.
The City Council has passed various laws requiring the system to collect data and report on it both to parents and to the Council itself; however the referendum is our chance to change the way the system operates.
School Bus Bill of Rights features [May 2022]
A decision-making body that reflects the most affected stakeholders can do a better job of attracting workers, improving routes, training & communication, honoring the physical and neurological needs of the riders, and keeping everyone safe on the bus.
Características de la Carta de Derechos al Transporte Escolar [mayo de 2022]
Un organismo de toma de decisiones que refleje a las partes interesadas más afectadas puede hacer un mejor trabajo a la hora de atraer trabajadores, mejorar las rutas, la capacitación y la comunicación, respetar las necesidades físicas y neurológicas de los pasajeros y mantener a todos seguros en el autobús.
—contact pistnyc@gmail.com for more information— meetings 2x/month
This is a grassroots parent effort but we look forward to endorsements from others.
We are seeking volunteers, interns and donations. https://gofund.me/CEEEAD76