Bill > A00287

This bill establishes the "Commission on Diversity in Specialized Schools" within the New York State Department of Education. The commission, consisting of 18 members appointed by various state and city officials, will 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 is required to submit its report and recommendations to the governor, legislature, mayor, and chancellor of the New York City school district by July 1, 2024, at which point the commission will be dissolved. The bill provides for the commission's operations, including staffing, funding, and public meetings, and includes a severability clause to preserve the rest of the bill in case any part is found invalid.