New York’s education requirements are shifting as the final class of high school seniors will need to pass four Regents exams—covering math, English, science, and Global Studies—to graduate. This policy marks the end of an era, as future students will no longer face the same testing mandate. The change reflects broader discussions about standardized testing’s role in student success and academic evaluation. Those affected by the current rules will be the last to navigate this particular pathway to graduation.
Current 12th graders will be the last graduating class required to pass at least four Regents exams in math, English, science and Global Studies.
