Bill > A03223

This bill establishes the Commission on Diversity in Specialized Schools, a commission charged with examining the admission policies of New York City's specialized senior high schools to evaluate current diversity initiatives and make recommendations on how to improve diversity in such schools. The commission will consist of 18 members appointed by various state and city officials, and will be supported by staff from the New York State Department of Education and the New York City school district. The commission is required to submit its recommendations to the governor, legislature, mayor, and chancellor of the New York City school district by July 1, 2020, at which point the commission will be dissolved. The bill also includes provisions related to the operations of the commission, such as requirements for public meetings and transparency.