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id: 01a0fcaa28
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:52 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:52 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# NY students still must take Regents exams for federal testing

State education officials said students must take four Regents exams to meet federal testing requirements but will not need to pass them to graduate.

Section: [Schools](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/ny-students-will-still-have-to-take-regents-exams-even-as-graduation-rules-change), 2026-11-09 16:52 EST: NY students will still have to take Regents exams, even as graduation rules change

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