Patterson board introduces resolution asking state to pause school-bus electrification mandate

May 29, 2026

The Town Board voted to introduce a resolution urging the state to study funding and infrastructure before enforcing an electric school-bus mandate for Brewster and Carmel Central School Districts, and asked that the resolution be entered into the record.

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The Town Board voted to introduce a resolution asking the state to pause the school-bus electrification mandate while it studies funding and infrastructure needs for Brewster and Carmel Central School Districts. A board member said the resolution requests additional state study and a pause on the mandate to ensure districts can afford buses and the supporting infrastructure.

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