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Students who first enter grade nine in or after September 1998 and prior
to September 2000, must pass the Regents examination in global history and
geography. A score of 65 shall be
considered passing for a Regents endorsed diploma. For a local diploma a score of 55-64, as determined by
the school, also may be considered passing.
Students who enter grade nine after September 2000 and
prior to September 2001 must score at least a 65 on the Regents
examination in global history and geography to earn either a Regents
endorsed diploma or a local diploma.
Students who enter grade nine after September 2001 a must
score at least a 65 on the Regents examination in global history and
geography to earn either a Regents endorsed diploma or an Advanced Regents
endorsed diploma.
Adapted from the New York State Department of
Education publication:
General Education & Diploma Requirements [Adobe
Acrobat Reader Required], 2000.
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