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NY A00939

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nily Rozic

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires students proficient in Chinese or Korean with limited English proficiency to receive TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) exam preparation instruction and the exam itself in their native language

  • Mandates all school boards, including New York City community school districts, to provide official TASC exams and preparatory course materials in Chinese and Korean for eligible students

  • Requires all notifications and correspondence about the TASC examination to be written in Chinese or Korean for these students

  • Directs school districts to maintain records of students taking the TASC exam in Chinese or Korean and report this data annually to the Department of Education

  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with the Commissioner of Education authorized to create implementing regulations, including contracts with the American Council on Education for testing materials

Legislative Description

Requires the administration and the instruction in preparation of the TASC examination in the Chinese and Korean languages for pupils who are proficient in these languages and of limited English proficiency.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2025

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