A proposed change in graduation requirements could allow nearly 200,000 high school students to graduate with just passing grades instead of requiring Regents exam scores. The shift aims to reduce barriers for students who have struggled with standardized testing amid ongoing academic disruptions. Critics argue the move may lower academic standards, while supporters say it offers a fairer path for those who have faced challenges in traditional assessment formats. The decision could reshape graduation policies for an entire generation of students.
About 200,000 high schoolers may soon only need passing grades — not Regents exams — to graduate Chalkbeat
