AGENCY TESTIMONY
Future plans and pursuit of state legislation
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Glenn Risbrook outlines the Department of Education's plans to address the challenges with bus contracts and Employee Protection Provisions (EPPs) through collaboration with state legislators and unions.
- The department is seeking changes to state law that would authorize New York City to include EPPs in its bus contracts
- They have previously worked with the state legislature to pursue such legislation and intend to continue these efforts
- NYC Public Schools wants to rebid contracts as quickly as possible, but with the ability to include EPPs
- The department has reached out to current bus companies to discuss short-term contract extensions while pursuing state legislative changes
- This approach aims to modernize the bus system while protecting workers and maintaining service stability
Glenn Risbrook
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New York State can change state law to authorize New York City to include EPPs and its bus contracts.
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The city has previously worked with the state legislature and as recently as last year to pursue legislation to make this possible.
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And we intend to continue working with the state, as well as unions that represent our drivers in attendance to get this legislation passed.
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New York City Public Schools wants to rebid as quickly as we can, but we wanted the ability to include EPPs in these contracts when we do.
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We've reached out to our current bus companies to discuss a short extension yet again, while we pursue state legislation change on EPPs again this year.
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I would like to thank you all for the time and advocacy on the behalf of the students and families of New York City and my colleagues and I welcome any questions you may have.
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Thank you.
