State lawmakers are calling on their colleagues to pass legislation that would expand New York City's gifted and talented programs as they become a flashpoint in the mayor’s race.

The legislation would require the city to increase the number of seats for the program in every school district across the five boroughs.

“One size does not fit all,” said Assemblymember William Colton, a South Brooklyn Democrat. “I spent 11 years in elementary school classrooms earlier in my career, and I know from personal experience that children’s needs and special skills — which vary dramatically — must be appropriately addressed from the very beginning.”

Colton planned to rally with fellow lawmakers Friday afternoon to promote a bill he introduced in January that would require more gifted classes.

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