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The transition plan should talk about your options for completing high school. If you are 15 or older and have not had a meeting to create a transition plan, your parent should request one from your school.  \nEven before you turn 15, you may want to begin considering your graduation options as you plan for highschool. Contact your IEP team to have this conversation. For more information, visit AFC’s Transition Services  and College Planning Guide.  \nDIPLOMA OPTIONS  \nA high school diploma gives you access to college, the military, and trade schools. The two most common diplomas in New York State are the Regents diploma and the Local diploma. To get a Regents or Local diploma, all students must earn 22 credits (44 credits in NYC) in specific courses. 1  \n1. REGENTS DIPLOMA  \nTo earn a Regents diploma, you must pass “4+1” exams:  \n• Pass 4 Regents exams with a score of 65 or higher.2 The required exams are English Language Arts (ELA), one Math, one History, and one Science exam; AND  \n• Pass 1 other State-approved exam. You can use an Advanced Placement (AP) score, a State-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) exam, another Regents exam, or the CDOS Commencement Credential as your fifth exam (see pg. 3).  \nStudents who attend Consortium (PBAT) schools may complete PBATs (Performance-Based Assessment Tasks) instead of certain required Regents exams. For more information, see the PBATs section below.  \nCHANGES DURING COVID-19:  \nIf you took or planned to take a Regents exam from June 2020 to January 2022, you may be eligible for a COVID-19 exemption to the exam. To learn more, check out this fact sheet.3  \nIf you passed a Regents course and took the Regents exam in that subject between June 2022 and August 2023, you can appeal scores of 50-64, instead of the usual 60-64, and still earn a Regents Diploma. To qualify, you do not need to (1) take the exam twice,(2) take advantage of academic help at your school, or (3) get a recommendation.  \n1 For details on the courses you need, [see:](see: www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/graduation-requirements)[ ](see: www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/graduation-requirements)[www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/graduation-requirements](see: www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/graduation-requirements).  \n2 If you successfully appeal one score of 60-64, you will still earn a Regents diploma. For more information, see AFC’s Appeal Options  for Regents Exams.  \n3 The U.S. History Regents exam was also cancelled in June 2022, though not due to COVID-19. If you were supposed to take that Regents exam, you are eligible for a Regents exemption.  \nExemptions for Major Life Events  \nIf you experience a major life event (such as a health crisis or family trauma) and can’t take or pass your Regents exam or other state-approved test (such as a language test, A.P. exam, or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) assessment) as a result, you may qualify for an exemption. Speak to your school counselor to apply for an exemption. You can learn more from the NYS Education Department’s Frequently Asked  Questions page on Regents Exemptions.  \nPerformance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)  \nPBATs are rigorous performance assessments used at Performance Standards  NOTE  \nConsortium schools in place of most Regents exams. PBATs are a pathway to a  \nRegents diploma, not a separate credential.  PBATs are only available  \n at approved Performance  \nPBAT Basics:  Standards Consortium  \n• Students complete in-depth projects in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies schools  \n• Work is presented to a review pan","cbCair3ujcLaq6AL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair3ujcLaq6AL","pdf",175641,"English","# Diploma Options for Students with Disabilities\n## Regents Diploma\n### Regents 4+1 Exam Requirements\n### COVID-19 Changes and Exemptions\n### Exemptions for Major Life Events\n### Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)\n## Local Diploma\n### Safety Net\n### Appeal of Low Pass Score\n### Compensatory","[{\"question\":\"How long can students with IEPs stay in school, and when do graduation decisions typically occur?\",\"answer\":\"Students with IEPs can stay in school until they receive a Regents, Advanced Regents, or Local diploma, or until they turn 22, whichever comes first. The document also advises starting to consider graduation options as students plan before age 15.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main requirements to earn a Regents diploma?\",\"answer\":\"To earn a Regents diploma, students must pass “4+1” exams: pass four Regents exams with a score of 65 or higher in required areas and pass one other State-approved exam. The five exams can include options such as an AP score, approved CTE exam, another Regents exam, or the CDOS Commencement Credential.\"},{\"question\":\"What Local diploma options are available for students with disabilities?\",\"answer\":\"The Local diploma is available through passing “4+1” exams using Safety Net score requirements or qualifying for a Superintendent Determination. Safety Net includes options such as Low Pass, Appeal of Low Pass Score, and Compensatory pathways based on specified score ranges and additional conditions.\"}]","High School Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities | PDF",1790331834]