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 U.S. history and government 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 U.S. history and government 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.