What's happening
This bill requires New York to waive the Regents exam requirement for students scoring 3 or higher on AP exams in the same subject.
Why it matters
Reduces Testing Burden. By allowing students who score 3 or higher on AP exams to bypass the Regents exam in the same subject, the bill can help reduce the amount of standardized testing high-achieving students must undergo, potentially lowering stress and freeing up time for other academic or extracurricular pursuits.
Recognizes Rigor of AP Courses. The bill acknowledges that Advanced Placement courses and exams are rigorous and nationally standardized, effectively equating a strong AP performance with mastery of the subject matter required by the state Regents exam.
May Encourage Advanced Coursework. Students may be more motivated to enroll in AP courses, knowing that success on the AP exam can fulfill state graduation requirements, potentially raising overall academic standards and college readiness.
Equity Considerations. While the bill rewards students who have access to AP courses and can succeed on the exam, it may also highlight disparities in AP course availability across schools, drawing attention to broader issues of educational equity within the state.
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Waive Regents for AP Scores
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- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Waive Regents for AP Scores
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Simcha Felder
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4022
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 31, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. HYNDMAN, PHEFFER AMATO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. CRESPO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring the waiver of the regents examination requirement for certain students who take advanced placement examinations
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 208-b to read as follows:
§ 208-b. High school regents examination waiver. The regents shall waive the requirement for a student to take and pass a regents examination for a subject in which a high school student has taken an advanced placement course and received a 3, 4 or 5 as a score on the advanced placement examination therefor.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02614-01-9
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