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- Referred to education
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Relates to creating the career and practical education pathway to a high school diploma
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor John Ceretto
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to creating the career and practical education pathway to a high school diploma
Purpose
To establish additional high school diploma options for our state's students who have been denied a diploma due to the state's gradual elimination of diploma options for students with disabilities and others who do not meet the narrow criteria remaining after these phase-outs.
Summary of provisions
Education Law is amended to add new section 17
Justification
Beginning in 2016, students who are unable to pass five Regents exams will be denied a recognized high school diploma. This is due to the final phase-out of a Regents Competency Test option that allowed students with disabilities to be granted a local diploma from their school district.
In addition to students with disabilities, there are many other children in our state who have otherwise succeeded throughout high school, but will be denied a diploma due solely to their inability to pass five standardized Regents tests in specific subjects. Most colleges and secondary schools require a high school diploma that is now out of reach for these students. They will also be unable to compete for entry level jobs that require a diploma. This is a tragedy.
This bill will require the creation of a career and practical education pathway to a high school diploma, ensuring options are offered and logic prevails in determining whether a student is prepared for secondary education and/or the workforce.
Legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
Immediate
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