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NY A06594
NY A06594Provides that in a city with a population of one million or more, where a student is applying to attend a public elementary or middle school and such student has a sibling who already attends such school, such student whose application is pending shall be given preference for admission.
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing school application preference when a student is applying to the same public elementary or middle school as a sibling
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York state education law to provide a school admission preference for siblings in cities with a population of one million or more. Specifically, if a student is applying to or waitlisted for a public elementary or middle school and they have a sibling who already attends that same school, the applying student will be given preference for admission. The bill is targeted at large cities like New York City, where school choice and sibling placement can be competitive. The provision aims to help families keep their children in the same school and potentially simplify school logistics for parents. The law would override any existing regulations that might conflict with this sibling preference policy, and it is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6594 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06594&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06594 |
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