Do charter school students have to take Regents exams?
According to the law, “A charter school shall design its educational programs to meet or exceed the student performance standards adopted by the Board of Regents.” Students attending a charter school are required to take Regents examinations to the same extent that such examinations are required of other public school students. A charter school offering instruction in the high school grades may grant Regents diplomas and local diplomas to the same extent as other public schools. A charter school may also grant other certificates and honors that are specifically authorized by its charter.
