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NY education boss demands state fork over massive funding increase
Education chief Betty Rosa pushes for state funding boost to replace Regents exams with new graduation standards.
In brief
Education chief Betty Rosa pushes for state funding boost to replace Regents exams with new graduation standards. New York education commissioner Betty Rosa demands state funding increase to replace Regents exams with alternative graduation requirements. Originally reported by New York Post.
Education chief demands funding increase
New York education commissioner Betty Rosa pushes for state funding boost to replace Regents exams with alternative graduation requirements.
“We can’t be starved”
Regents exams phased out
New York high school students no longer required to pass Regents exams starting 2028.
Funding increase needed
State must make huge investment to modernize education and train teachers for new standards.
Governor's response
Hochul says she should have more say over education policy but funding details will be released in January.
Regents board decision
Board of Regents voted in September to make exams optional with alternative graduation requirements.
Opposition from former governor
Former governor George Pataki called replacing Regents exams 'incredibly stupid'.
The one thing
New York education commissioner Betty Rosa demands state funding increase to replace Regents exams with alternative graduation requirements.
