New York S05957 amends the education law to change the admission criteria for specialized high schools in New York City.

New York S05957 amends the education law to modify the admission criteria for specialized high schools in New York City. The bill specifies that for the 2025-2026 school year, students in the top 5% of their eighth-grade class, based on multiple measures of student achievement, will be offered admission. For subsequent years, students in the top 3% of their eighth-grade class will be prioritized. Additionally, students with a minimum grade point average of 3.7 will also be considered.

New York S05957 amends the education law to change the admission criteria for specialized high schools in New York City.

New York S05957 amends the education law to modify the admission criteria for specialized high schools in New York City. The bill specifies that for the 2025-2026 school year, students in the top 5% of their eighth-grade class, based on multiple measures of student achievement, will be offered admission. For subsequent years, students in the top 3% of their eighth-grade class will be prioritized. Additionally, students with a minimum grade point average of 3.7 will also be considered.