Lease and Lease-Purchase of School Buses

The New York State Education Department is providing guidance on the lease and lease-purchase of school buses for school districts, including competitive bidding requirements and filing procedures.

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This document from the New York State Education Department outlines the legal framework and procedures for school districts to lease or lease-purchase school buses. It covers authorization under Education Law, competitive bidding requirements, distinctions between operating leases and lease-purchases, and filing procedures with the Office of Educational Management Services. Emergency lease provisions are also included for situations such as strikes, accidents, or mechanical failures.

Classification Codes
NAICS485410School and Employee Bus Transportation
PSCW023Lease or Rental of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Smart Codes
school bus leasingschool bus lease-purchasestudent transportation
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