Bill > S05765

This bill amends the education law to modify the admissions process for specialized high schools in New York City. The key provisions are: 1. For the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, students in the top 3% and 5% of their 8th grade class, respectively, who also score above a certain composite score on multiple measures of achievement, will be offered admission to specialized high schools, with a certain number of openings reserved for these students. 2. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year and beyond, students in the top 5-7% of their 8th grade class who meet the composite score criteria will be offered admission, with the remaining openings filled by students with a minimum 3.7 GPA through a random selection process. 3. The chancellor will determine the specific measures and weights used to calculate the composite scores for admission. 4. Admission to arts-focused specialized high schools, like Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, will also consider a student's demonstrated abilities in music or the arts.