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NY S03878
Bill
Status
2/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Elementary schools (K-5) and intermediate schools (6-8) with four or more classes per grade must establish at least one class per grade for top-performing students based on academic merit rather than admissions examinations
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All school districts must have at least one district gifted and talented program for elementary (K-5) grades using current admissions standards
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All school districts must have at least one district gifted and talented program for intermediate (6-8) grades with admissions based on a competitive and objective examination measuring scholastic achievement
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Students enrolled in gifted and talented programs in elementary grades (K-5) automatically gain admission to gifted and talented programs in intermediate grades (6-8)
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Act takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with rule and regulation changes authorized immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the New York city department of education to create more gifted and talented programs and classes in all school districts with elementary kindergarten through fifth grade and intermediate sixth through eighth grade with four or more classes per grade for students who shall gain entry through academic merit rather than through an admissions examination; authorizes automatic admission to a gifted and talented program in intermediate sixth through eighth grade for those students in elementary grades kindergarten through fifth grade who are currently enrolled in such program; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
1/8/2020