S 5957 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to admission to a specialized high school in the city of New York

This bill amends New York City's education law to adjust admission criteria for specialized high schools like Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, and Brooklyn Tech. It changes the top percentile requirement for public school students from the top 3% (for 2026-2027 admissions) to the top 5-7% (for 2028+ admissions), based on multiple academic measures. The bill also clarifies that students can take the entrance exam in either eighth or ninth grade and specifies how reserved spots are allocated. These changes apply specifically to NYC public school students seeking admission to the city's specialized high schools, with no new schools added to the current list.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 4, 2025
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