Bill > A06415

This bill establishes the Commission on Diversity in Specialized Schools, a temporary 18-member advisory body within the New York State Department of Education, charged with examining and recommending improvements to admission policies for New York City's specialized senior high schools. The commission members will be appointed by various state and city leaders, including the senate president, assembly speaker, governor, board of regents, mayor of New York City, and the city school district chancellor, with the board of regents designating the chair. Members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses. The commission will begin work 45 days after the law's enactment and is required to collaborate with school district stakeholders, conduct public hearings, and consider demographic, geographic, educational, and fiscal indicators when developing recommendations. By July 1, 2026, the commission must submit a comprehensive report to state and city leadership detailing recommended changes to specialized high school admission processes, after which the commission will be dissolved. The bill is set to expire on June 30, 2027, ensuring it is a time-limited initiative focused on addressing diversity challenges in New York City's specialized high schools.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6415