New York is changing its graduation rules, but the Regents exams are not going away. Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, students will no longer need to pass Regents exams to graduate, after the Board of Regents removed that requirement earlier this year.
At a Board of Regents meeting on Monday, November 9, state education officials said high school students will still need to take Regents exams or approved alternatives in four subjects, English, math, social studies and science, to meet federal testing requirements. The state will keep giving the Regents while it develops a new assessment system it aims to introduce in spring 2030.
State officials have said the tests can be obstacles for students with disabilities, different learning styles or limited English proficiency. Advocates such as EdTrust-New York have warned the change could lead to inconsistent standards. For now, science students should keep preparing for their Regents exam as usual.
Source: Gothamist, November 9, 2026 — https://gothamist.com/news/ny-students-will-still-have-to-take-regents-exams-even-as-graduation-rules-change



































































































