Bill > A06905

This bill allows students in New York to earn college credits at state and city university systems based on their performance on Regents examinations. Specifically, students can earn credits by achieving specific score thresholds: three college credits for an average score of 80 across all ten Regents exams, three college credits for an average score of 85 across any four exams, and six college credits for an average score of 90 across any four exams if the student also earns a Regents diploma with an advanced designation with honors. Each university will have the discretion to determine which general education coursework these credits can be applied to, and they will make this decision in consultation with the individual student. The bill includes a provision that students cannot claim credits from multiple provisions simultaneously, and importantly, no Regents exam will be mandatory starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2027, giving educational institutions time to prepare for its implementation and develop appropriate credit allocation procedures.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6905