New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5067: Directs the commissioner of education to change the name of the state high school equivalency diploma to the Excelsior diploma

Passed one chamber Last action May 28, 2026: REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 5067 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs the commissioner of education to change the name of the state high school equivalency diploma to the Excelsior diploma. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.