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.
Directs the state department of education to place a moratorium on the use of Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) until certain requirements are met; relates to the high school equivalency account.
Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to promote education in hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses.
This bill raises the age limit for certain education programs from 21 to 22 years for students with disabilities as defined in education law. It updates multiple sections of the education code to extend eligibility for high school diplomas (for students in state facilities or correctional settings), transportation services, and related benefits. The change specifically applies to students with disabilities covered under Section 4401 of the education law. It modifies existing eligibility rules without creating new programs or benefits.
Authorizes a fee waiver for applications to SUNY and CUNY if a prospective student, either a high school senior, or a person completing a gap year, submits and completes the FAFSA form.
Authorizes the chancellor of the city district to control and operate certain specialized high schools in the city of New York; establishes a commission on middle school achievement to provide guidance, advice, and make recommendations to the chancellor of the city district on matters pertaining to education policy, performance and innovation in New York city middle schools; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Requires at least one full-time guidance counselor to be employed in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior and senior high school throughout the state; sets duties of guidance counselors.
S 7590 establishes an automatic application program for graduating New York high school students applying to State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) institutions. This program creates a centralized online account for each student, preloading their academic and demographic information. Students can review and choose to submit these pre-filled applications, and will receive estimated financial aid information before submission. Students who apply through this program and meet standards set by the department shall be accepted for admission, and can opt out at any time.
Bill S 7703 mandates that school districts in Sullivan County provide or reimburse for transportation services for certain students after 4 PM, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. This requirement applies to public and nonpublic school students in grades K-12 who attend school until at least 4 PM and live beyond specified distances from their school (over 2 miles for K-8, over 3 miles for 9-12, up to 15 miles). Districts can either provide the transportation directly or reimburse licensed carriers for the service. These expenditures are eligible for state transportation aid, but districts are not required to incur costs exceeding the amount eligible for aid.
This bill requires New York high schools to award academic credit toward diplomas for practical experience gained outside of school, such as internships or trade-related learning. It directly affects high school students who complete off-campus learning experiences and school districts that must create rules to implement this credit. The key provision mandates that schools cannot block credit for such experiences if they align with academic courses or trades, overriding existing regents' rules. This changes current practice by formally integrating external learning into diploma requirements.
