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Claim Text: They are currently required for most high schoolers to graduate.
Simplified Text: Regents exams are currently required for most New York high schoolers to graduate.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "policy": "Regents exam graduation requirement", "location": "New York" }
Subject Tags: Education New York
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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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3 weeks ago

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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