Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa argued that, in order to best prepare students for life after graduation, the state must move away from overprioritizing teaching the Regents Exams in class. ( Photo: Hand Pennink, Associated Press) State Removes Regents Exams From Graduation Requirement Students will no longer be required to pass the Regents exams in order to graduate high school starting in 2028, after the... Home 21 Sep 2026 | 12:47