NY S01415

Establishes a new admissions process for New York City specialized high schools based on multiple measures of student achievement rather than solely relying on a competitive examination.

For the 2020-2021 school year, prioritizes admission for top 3 percent of eighth grade public school students citywide who meet composite score cutoffs, with reserved openings at each school, followed by students taking eighth and ninth grade competitive exams.

For the 2021-2022 school year and beyond, expands the priority admission pool to top 5-7 percent of eighth graders, and establishes a random lottery system for remaining openings for students with a 3.7 or higher grade point average.

Requires the chancellor to publicly determine and disclose the multiple measures of achievement used (including academic grades and standardized test scores) and their respective weights in calculating composite scores.

Maintains separate admissions criteria for the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, which shall continue to consider demonstrated artistic abilities alongside scholastic achievement.