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Proposed Amendment of Section 100.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner
of Education Relating to Diploma and Graduation Requirements. The
following proposed amendment will align regulations with the policy
adopted by the Board of Regents in June 2005 that phases in the 65 passing
score on required Regents examinations and establishes an appeals process
for students who score within three points of 65 on a required Regents
exam for graduation, have a 65 or above course average, and meet other
criteria that demonstrates they have achieved the State learning
standards. The proposed amendment also establishes a permanent low-pass
option for all students with disabilities to earn a local diploma if they
score 55-64 on the five required Regents exams. The proposed amendment
will be presented at the July 21, 2005 meeting of the Regents for adoption
as an emergency measure, effective July 26, 2005, in order to ensure
students who enter grade 9 in September 2005 are informed of the revised
graduation requirements and to ensure schools and students are able to
make necessary adjustments in student schedules to ensure their timely
graduation pursuant to such requirements. A Notice of Emergency Adoption
and Proposed Rule Making will be published in the State Register no later
than August 10, 2005 and the proposed amendment will be presented to the
Board of Regents for adoption as a permanent rule at the September 8-9
Regents meeting, effective October 26, 2005. Any comments regarding the
proposed amendment may be submitted to James A. Kadamus, Deputy
Commissioner for Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education,
State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Room 875 EBA, Albany, NY
12234. 100.5 Proposed Amendment |
