New York State to End Regents Exam Requirement for High School Graduation, Effective Class of 2028

The New York State Board of Regents has voted to remove the Regents exams as a mandatory condition for earning a high school diploma, a significant overhaul set to take effect with the Class of 2028. This new approach will allow individual school districts greater flexibility in assessing student knowledge, relying on a broader range of evaluations including classroom assessments, projects, and teacher observations, rather than high-stakes standardized tests. Federal education requirements for periodic assessments in subjects like math, English, and science will remain, but these will primarily measure school system performance rather than individual graduation eligibility.