Move to One NYS High School Diploma
Planning Year: Fall 2027 - Summer 2029
- Advanced designation would become a seal or endorsement.
- Districts must confer diplomas to students who satisfy the State's requirements.
- Districts can add additional seals or endorsements.
Opportunities Identified by Stakeholders
- Equity and inclusion
- Increased access to post-graduate opportunities
- Reduced student stress
- Personalized learning
"Equity for all students. No more stigmas. Everyone earns the same diploma and chooses the competency areas they want to earn a seal in."
Challenges Identified by Stakeholders
- Implementation and resources
- Communication and understanding
- Equity and access
- Maintaining standards
- Transition and adaptation
"This is a huge shift, but we shouldn't avoid it because it's hard or will cost money."
