Details the procedure that certain school districts must follow when dealing with disciplinary actions for bus drivers and bus driver's assistants

Bill A 8094 outlines specific disciplinary procedures for bus drivers and driver's assistants in school districts located in Westchester, Putnam, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Generally, these districts must adhere to the terms of existing collectively bargained agreements for disciplinary actions. However, if a superintendent certifies "egregious misconduct" that poses a clear and present danger to children, an expedited fact-finding process must be completed within five business days. If a driver experiences wage loss during this expedited process and is later exonerated or the superintendent's determination is found improper, they are entitled to punitive damages.