The Board of Regents will have the final say on the state Education Department's proposal to end the requirement that students pass Regents exams to graduate The New York State Department of Education ...
In a press release Monday, Lester Young, the Board of Regents chancellor, hinted that the board was in favor of the plan, saying it aligned with the its “commitment to equity and excellence for all ...
The changes include phasing out the traditional Regents exams, moving to a single diploma model and incorporating new financial literacy classes and climate education.