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NY Board of Regents Ends Graduation Regents Exams in 2028

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 3:25 AM UTC · How we work

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The New York Board of Regents voted to eliminate Regents exams as a graduation requirement starting in 2028.
The Class of 2027 will be the last cohort required to pass at least four Regents exams.
Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said the “NY Inspires” plan will let students demonstrate knowledge via portfolios and projects.
EdTrust-New York warned the state should pause the rollout until a clear replacement assessment is defined.

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The New York Board of Regents voted to eliminate Regents exams as a graduation requirement starting in 2028.
The Class of 2027 will be the last cohort required to pass at least four Regents exams.
Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said the “NY Inspires” plan will let students demonstrate knowledge via portfolios and projects.
EdTrust-New York warned the state should pause the rollout until a clear replacement assessment is defined.