As schools consider how to address two state mandates this coming year — one for electric buses, and another for responding to rising temperatures — limitations on building infrastructure and the broader electrical grid pose complications.
Schools across New York state have one more year before any new school buses they buy must be electric. The Monroe County School Boards Association is calling for a pause on that deadline.
Amy Thomas, executive director of the association, said it’s a challenge for some districts to meet the state mandate when buying electric vehicles hasn’t been popular among voters…