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Int 0412-2026IntroductionIn CommitteePending 140d

Require Schools to Clearly Post Admissions Policies Online

In committee as of Jun 16, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.

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✦ Plain-Language Summary

This law would require the NYC Department of Education to post clear, easy-to-understand admissions information for every school on its website. Parents and guardians would be able to easily find how to apply, what criteria schools use to select students, and which groups get priority. This helps families across all five boroughs better understand and navigate the school application process.

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Details

Introduced
Jan 29, 2026
Body
Committee on Education
Type
Introduction
Status
Committee

Sponsors (10)

Introduced byKevin C. Riley (D12)
Rita C. Joseph (D40)Farah N. Louis (D45)Ty Hankerson (D28)Elsie Encarnación (D8)Gale A. Brewer (D6)Shanel Thomas-Henry (D21)Justin E. Sanchez (D17)Lynn C. Schulman (D29)Yusef Salaam (D9)

Official Description

This bill would require the Department of Education to provide in plain language on its website the admissions policies and procedures for each school, including the application process, selection criteria and priority groups, the procedures and methods for evaluating applications, and any other relevant information.

Legislative History

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