# 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.
- Title: NY education boss demands state fork over massive funding…
- Summary: Education chief Betty Rosa pushes for state funding boost to replace Regents exams with new graduation standards.
- Keywords: new york education, regents exams, graduation requirements, state funding, kathy hochul, betty rosa, board of regents, New York Post
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/us-news/ny-education-boss-demands-state-fork-over-massive-funding-increase-to-replace-regents
- Published: 2026-11-13T23:24:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new york education, regents exams, graduation requirements, state funding, kathy hochul, betty rosa, board of regents, news, entertainment
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

New York education commissioner Betty Rosa demands state funding increase to replace Regents exams with alternative graduation requirements.