Bill > A04220

This bill establishes the "Commission on Diversity in Specialized Schools" within the Department of Education to examine the admission policies of New York City's specialized senior high schools and make recommendations on how to improve diversity in those schools. The commission will consist of 18 members appointed by various state and local officials, including the legislature, the governor, the mayor, and the chancellor of the New York City school district. The commission is required to submit its recommendations to the governor, legislature, mayor, and chancellor by July 1, 2022, at which point the commission will be dissolved. The bill also provides for the commission's staffing and operations, including requirements for public participation and transparency in the commission's deliberations.