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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to test preparation programs for certain students
Purpose
To provide test preparation for certain students intending to apply to take the specialized high school admissions test.
Summary of provisions
Section one of this bill amends subdivision 55 of section 305 of the education law that would provide test preparation for certain students who intend to apply to take the specialized high school admissions test. This subsection establishes in cities having a population of one million or more, in conjunction with the appropriate official with jurisdiction over the public school system in such cities, a test preparation program for students in the seventh grade having scored no higher than a four on either the English language arts test or mathematics test administered by such cities and who intend to apply to take the specialized high school admission test. Such test preparation shall be offered free of charge during the regular operating hours of the school day.
Justification
To ensure that children of the general population are not at a disadvantage in comparison to their peers. This act would allow all children access to equal opportunity for entrance to specialized high school.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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