Bill > S00521

This bill requires the chancellor of school systems in cities with populations over one million (which primarily means New York City) to establish a free test preparation program for seventh and eighth grade students who intend to apply to take the specialized high school admissions test. The test preparation program must be offered during regular school hours at no cost to students, with the goal of helping middle school students prepare for the competitive specialized high school entrance exam. The program will be created in collaboration with the appropriate public school system official in the city, and is designed to provide additional educational support for students seeking admission to specialized high schools, which typically have rigorous entrance requirements. The bill aims to create more equitable access to test preparation resources for students who might not otherwise be able to afford such programs, potentially helping to level the playing field in the competitive high school admissions process.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S521