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Good morning, Mike here with Chalkbeat New York.

New York City’s recently announced student AI ban for elementary and middle school students is commanding much of the attention heading into the new school year. But it’s not the only change in the offing for the nation’s largest school system. Math curriculum mandates are expanding. Regents exams as graduation requirements are on the way out. Virtual OMNY cards are getting a trial run. Today’s top story has details on seven changes coming to NYC schools this year.

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