Following the five-year extension of the zero-emission school bus transition timeline—requiring new bus purchases beginning July 1, 2032, and full compliance by July 1, 2040, NYSED has issued additional guidance:

• Districts will not need to submit an Extension Waiver until the 2032–33 school year. The current waiver application has been closed, and all previously submitted applications have been withdrawn.
  
  
• Annual reporting requirements remain unchanged. Districts must continue submitting the Annual Survey through the Business Portal by August 1 each year.

NYSED's revised documents are available online by clicking here or on the links below.

Please direct any questions, comments, or concerns to Dominick Ferrusi by emailing Dominick.Ferrusi@nysed.gov. Please note that general transportation assistance and support can be obtained by emailing Transportation@nysed.gov, or by calling the Pupil Transportation Unit at (518) 474-6541.