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Claim Text: Meanwhile, 'student performance in New York is middle-of-the-pack nationally and lower than neighboring states that spend less,' the CBC reported.
Simplified Text: The Citizens Budget Commission reported that New York's student performance is average nationally and lower than neighboring states that spend less.
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Claim Maker: Citizens Budget Commission
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "source": "Citizens Budget Commission (CBC)", "location": "New York", "comparison": "middle-of-the-pack nationally and lower than neighboring states that spend less" }
Subject Tags: Education New York Government Spending
UUID: 4a82a79a-b41a-4bd1-9d81-8760d008bb65
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM (3 weeks ago)

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New York Wants To Scrap Testing Requirements While School Spending Soars

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https://reason.com/2026/09/17/new-york-wants-to-scrap-testing-requirements-while-school-spending-soars

New York's Board of Regents voted to make standardized Regents exams optional for high school graduation, aiming to eliminate barriers for students. This move comes as school spending in the state continues to soar, despite mediocre student performance compared to national averages.

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