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Establishes a mathematics B regents prep course for New York school districts
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Karim Camara
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing a mathematics B regents prep course for New York school districts that have less than sixty-five percent of their students passing the mathematics B regents
Purpose
The proposed legislation will establish a mathematics B regents prep course to prepare students for the mathematics regents by reviewing previous regents exams and materials to be utilized by schools with an average of less than sixty-percent of its students passing their mathematics B regents exam.
Summary of specific provision
Amends the education law by adding a new section 815 with, essentially 3 new provisions:
1. Along with the cooperation of the board of regents, the commissioner will be authorized and directed to establish and develop a program for the preparation of the mathematics B regents examination.
2. The program can be instituted by any school district that wants to provide those students that fall within sixty-fix percentile an opportunity to achieve a passing grade on the mathematics B regents exam.
3. The board of regents will establish criteria to be used by school districts that participate in the program, including the review and testing of students on previous mathematics B regents examination materials.
Justification
Each year there are an increasing number of high school students that do not graduate from high school. The mathematics B regents examination for high school students is one of five major regents examinations required of high school students to obtain a general high school diploma. There are over twenty counties that have an average less than sixty-five percent of their students passing the regents B examination. These students should have a fair chance and be thoroughly prepared for necessary examinations needed to graduate.
Prior legislation history
2008: S.7278
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately September 1, 2010, provided, however, that any rules or regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act shall be promulgated on or before such date.
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