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Jewish News 24 · Nov 10, 2026

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NEW YORK STUDENTS WILL STILL HAVE TO TAKE REGENTS EXAMS, BUT WON'T NEED TO PASS TO GRADUATE - New York education officials reportedly confirmed Monday that beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, students will no longer be required to pass Regents exams to earn a high school diploma. However, students must still take exams or approved alternatives in English, math, science, and social studies to meet federal testing requirements. The state will continue administering Regents exams while developing a new assessment system expected in spring 2030.

NEW YORK STUDENTS WILL STILL HAVE TO TAKE REGENTS EXAMS, BUT WON'T NEED TO PASS TO GRADUATE - New York education officials reportedly confirmed Monday that beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, students will no longer be required to pass Regents exams to earn a high school diploma. However, students must still take exams or approved alternatives in English, math, science, and social studies to meet federal testing requirements. The state will continue administering Regents exams while developing a new assessment system expected in spring 2030.

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