S 5523 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the creation of a pre-specialized high schools admissions test and preparation program

This bill creates a free, mandatory test preparation program for all sixth-grade students in New York City public schools, culminating in a pre-specialized high schools admissions test administered in spring. Parents may opt their child out of the program. After completing the program, students receive a "gap analysis" identifying learning needs, which schools must use to tailor instruction - including potential enrollment in specialized high school test prep. The program must be offered during regular school hours at no cost to families.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 24, 2025
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