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NY S00521

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the New York City schools chancellor to establish a free test preparation program for 7th and 8th grade students planning to take the specialized high school admissions test (SHSAT)

  • Applies specifically to cities with a population of one million or more (effectively New York City)

  • Mandates that test preparation be offered during regular school operating hours at no cost to students

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides test preparation for students in the seventh grade and eighth grade intending to apply to take the specialized high school admissions test.

Last Action

REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

New York City Education1/8/2025

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