NY Regents Exams Scheduled For June Now Canceled

The 2019/2020 Board of Regents exams will be canceled in June due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to New York State Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa.

The June Board of Regents exams have been canceled in New York.
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Kathy Reakes

04/06/2020 1:21 p.m.

During a teleconference of the board on Monday, April 6, Rosa made a short comment regarding the exams.

"It is obvious from this statement that we will be canceling Regents exams," Rosa said.

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The chancellor said that additional detailed information about what this means for high school students would be released on Tuesday, April 7.

The board did release a list of emergency acts to help ease the school year for students attempting to succeed and move ahead under the pressure of COVID-19.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has put a tremendous burden on many New Yorkers and our schools and children are no exception,” Rosa said. “The regulations passed by the Board today will allow schools, students and professionals much-needed flexibility while they adapt to this rapidly evolving situation.”

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