Bill > S03721

This bill amends the New York State education law by requiring the commissioner of education to reschedule any cancelled Regents examinations within 20 business days of the original test date. Regents examinations are standardized tests administered by the New York State Education Department that students typically take at the end of high school courses to demonstrate their academic proficiency. The bill adds a new provision to Section 305 of the education law, mandating that if a Regents exam is cancelled for any reason, the commissioner must ensure a new exam date is set within 20 business days. This requirement aims to minimize disruption to students' academic progress and provide a clear protocol for rescheduling these important standardized tests. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3721