What's happening
This bill allows international baccalaureate exams to qualify for science course waivers and "with honors" distinctions alongside advanced placement exams.
Why it matters
Expands access to science waivers and academic honors. by allowing students who take International Baccalaureate (IB) exams to qualify, putting IB on par with Advanced Placement (AP) and Regents exams—this could benefit students in schools offering IB programs who were previously excluded.
Promotes educational equity and flexibility. by recognizing diverse advanced coursework, which might encourage more schools to offer IB programs and give students more pathways to academic distinction and waivers.
May increase the perceived value and legitimacy of IB programs. in New York, potentially influencing school curriculum choices and encouraging colleges and universities to view IB achievements more favorably in admissions or scholarships.
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Include IB Exams in Law
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.580
- Referred to education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Count IB Exams for Credit
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Catherine Nolan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7056
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 3, 2018
Introduced by Sen. MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to international baccalaureate examinations
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph b of subdivision 5 of section 809 of the education law, as amended by chapter 542 of the laws of 1994, is amended to read as follows:
b. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this section, the commissioner may, upon the submission of a written program plan, issue to such school a written waiver of such restrictions for students subject to the following provisions: (i) the student shall be in grade ten, eleven, or twelve; and (ii) the student shall be under the supervision of one or more teachers certified in science; and (iii) the student shall be pursuing an accelerated course of study in the sciences as defined by the commissioner in preparation for taking a state or national advanced placement examination or international baccalaureate. The commissioner shall issue a waiver of such restrictions for any teacher certified in science instructing such student. The written program plan shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the educational basis for requesting a waiver; (ii) the objective of the lesson or experiment; (iii) the methods and techniques to be used; and (iv) any other information required by the commissioner.
§ 2. Paragraph b of subdivision 2 of section 669-g of the education law, as added by section 1 of part Z of chapter 56 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
b. graduated with a "with honors" distinction on a New York state regents diploma [or], received a score of 3 or higher on two or more advanced placement examinations, received a score of 3 or higher on one or more international baccalaureate higher level examinations, or received a score of 4 or higher on one or more international baccalaureate standard level examinations; or
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13832-01-7
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§ 3. This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to international bacca- laureate examinations
Purpose
To allow the International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations to maintain equal standing with the national Advanced Placement (AP) examinations
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the Education Law to include the International Bacca- laureate programs within the provisions for a waiver on the use of animals in science instruction.
Section 2 amends the Education Law to expand the eligibility for the New York State Achievement and Investment Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS) to include those students who received a score of 3 or higher on one or more International Baccalaureate higher level examinations, or received a score of 4 or higher on one or more International Baccalaureate stand- ard level examinations.
Justification
There are more than 65 high schools across the State that offer Interna- tional Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas, and over 100 schools in New York State that participate in the IB program. The IB program requires advanced skills in analyzing and presenting information, evaluation and construction arguments, and solving problems creatively in six subject groups - language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts.
The 18 program has similar rigor and academic skills as Advanced Place- ment Courses. As such, the International Baccalaureate programs should be treated on par with Advanced Placement exams in the State Education Law.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effec- tive immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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