New York has eliminated the Regents exam requirement for high school graduation, applying the change to students entering ninth grade this fall and all future classes. The decision follows years of debate over whether standardized testing remains an effective measure of student readiness. Critics had argued the exams disproportionately affected underperforming schools and students with disabilities. The move aligns with broader trends in education policy favoring alternative assessments.
New York scraps Regents exam requirement for Class of 2028 and beyond WXXI News
