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February 17, 2006
Bill would require more training for transporting students
In the wake of alleged abuse and neglect of a disabled Huguenot youngster by a school bus driver and matron, state lawmakers today are set to unveil legislation that would require better training for the people who transport students.
The measure is named P.J.'s Law, after the 7-year-old P.J. Rossi, who is severely autistic. In the incident on Sept. 30, two Atlantic Express employees allegedly taunted him and ignored him as he wailed and beat his head against the side of the bus.
The legislation seeks to "address school bus staffs' ignorance of disabilities [affecting] children and requires individuals to report suspected child abuse," said state Sen. Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island/Brooklyn), who is co-sponsoring the bill.
Posted by Michelle at February 17, 2006 01:34 AM