New York has delayed its electric school bus mandate by five years, pushing the deadline for districts to invest in zero-emission buses from 2027 to 2032 and fully electric fleets due in 2040 instead of 2035. The delay has been welcomed by Republican state lawmakers, who argue that the mandate would cost struggling school districts billions of dollars without contributing to academic performance.
by: Johan Sheridan
Posted: May 22, 2026 / 02:44 PM EDT
Updated: May 22, 2026 / 03:02 PM EDT