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id: e23c607629
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-04 15:57 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 15:57 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Hochul criticizes plan to drop Regents exams

Governor Kathy Hochul criticized a plan to drop Regents exams and renewed her push for control of the state Education Department.

Section: [Schools](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Kathy Hochul](/new-york/wiki/kathy-hochul.md), [New York State Education Department](/new-york/wiki/new-york-state-education-department.md)

## Coverage

- [Chalkbeat New York](https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/11/04/hochul-regents-exams-graduation-requirements-education-control/), 2026-11-04 15:57 EST: Hochul criticizes plan to drop Regents exams, renews push for control of state Education Department

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