Major Life Exemption for Regents Exams

Major Life Exemption for Regents Exams

New York State has recently posted guidance for Exemptions to be granted to students for Major Life Events that significantly impacts or prevents a student’s participation in Regents Exams. 

From NYSED: “A Major Life Event includes severe illness, severe medical condition, or life-altering incident that significantly impacts or prevents a student’s participation in a required diploma assessment.  Examples of major life events include, but are not limited to: cancer treatment, hospitalization, an accident causing serious injury, a destructive house fire, the death of a parent or person in parental relation, homelessness, or trauma related to deportation or detainment.”

Full guidance on the state website can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/standards-instruction/frequently-asked-questions-about-nys-graduation-requirements click on “Assessment Exemptions”

Please contact your child’s guidance counselor for more information.  To initiate the process, the attached Major Life Exemption Form must be completed and submitted to your counselor for consideration by the school’s committee.

~ Middle Country Guidance Department ~