Education officials said the exams will continue to serve as a measure of academic achievement, but will no longer be a separate diploma requirement. "Every student in New York deserves access to rich, high‑quality learning experiences and meaningful opportunities to demonstrate what they know and can do," Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W.
Education officials said the exams will continue to serve as a measure of academic achievement, but will no longer be a separate diploma requirement.
"Every student in New York deserves access to rich, high‑quality learning experiences and meaningful opportunities to demonstrate what they know and can do," Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W.
Instead, going forward, the state's Department of Education is expected to develop alternation graduation requirements.
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Education officials said the exams will continue to serve as a measure of academic achievement, but will no longer be a separate diploma requirement. "Every student in New York deserves access to rich, high‑quality learning experiences and meaningful opportunities to demonstrate what they know and can do," Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Instead, going forward, the state's Department of Education is expected to develop alternation graduation requirements.
"By maintaining rigorous standards while giving students more opportunities to apply their knowledge, think critically, solve problems, and demonstrate what they know and can do, we are better preparing them for college, careers, civic life, and the future," Betty Rosa, the state's education commissioner, said in a statement.
Regents exams necessary for high school graduation. The exams have been a requirement for decades in the state. That's now due to change — starting for students graduating in 2028.
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