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NY S02647
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Requires public elementary and middle schools in cities with a population of one million or more (New York City) to give admission preference to students who have a sibling already attending the school
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Applies to students who are applying or waitlisted for admission to the same school their sibling currently attends
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Overrides any other conflicting laws, rules, or regulations regarding school admissions
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that in a city with a population of one million or more, where a student is applying to attend a public elementary or middle school and such student has a sibling who already attends such school, such student whose application is pending shall be given preference for admission.
Last Action
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
1/7/2026