By Sandi Rosenbaum, Educational Advocate, Littman Krooks LLP Although special education students in New York can pass their Regents exams with lower scores than students without disabilities, they do not have the same ability to appeal if they fall short. One New York parent, whose son was one point away from passing a Regents test, is advocating for change.<\/p>\n By Sandi Rosenbaum, Educational Advocate, Littman Krooks LLP Although special education students in New York can pass their Regents exams with lower scores than students without disabilities, they do not have the same ability to appeal if they fall short.…<\/span><\/p>\n
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Generally, students in New York who do not have disabilities must achieve a score of 65 or higher on five Regents exams in order to receive a diploma. However, such students can appeal up to two Regents exam scores as low as 62, provided they earn a passing course grade and demonstrate strong attendance. While a successful appeal does not change the Regents exam grade on the transcript, it does allow the school district to grant a diploma to students who have fallen short on the exam, but otherwise demonstrated mastery of the high (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"