Students should have a choice to receive a local diploma or a Regents diploma. NYS is taking away their right to choose.
Why is this important?
New York State is taking away our young adults right to choose whether to earn a regents diploma or a local diploma. Not all students are created equal. NYS is implying that without a regents diploma the student cannot be a worthy contributor to society. Many jobs require a high school diploma. Without passing the regents exams these promising students will be without a career path or further schooling. The regents diploma is unique to NYS and only recognized by New York State.
