Relates to the creation of a pre-specialized high schools admissions test and preparation program
This bill creates a free, mandatory test preparation program for all sixth-grade students in New York City public schools, culminating in a pre-specialized high schools admissions test administered in spring. Parents may opt their child out of the program. After completing the program, students receive a "gap analysis" identifying learning needs, which schools must use to tailor instruction - including potential enrollment in specialized high school test prep. The program must be offered during regular school hours at no cost to families.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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James Sanders
DDemocratic
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