Bill > A08612

This bill amends previous legislation establishing the Syracuse Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) high school by creating an exception to standard athletic participation rules. Specifically, the bill allows students attending this unique STEAM high school who previously participated in athletic competitions for a school district other than Syracuse city school district while in 7th or 8th grade to be eligible for senior high school athletic competitions. This means these students can compete in a sport during each of the four consecutive seasons from their entry into 9th grade until graduation, regardless of their original school district. The bill addresses potential barriers to athletic participation for students in this specialized educational program, which serves students from Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison county BOCES and the central New York region. By making this change, the legislation ensures that students in this STEAM high school have the same opportunities to participate in school sports as they would have had in their original school district.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8612