- In response to questions from science teachers, the attached memorandum has been updated with some clarifications of material.
- The Regents Examinations in Earth and Space Sciences and Life Sciences: Biology will be administered for the first time in June 2025.
- The purpose of this memorandum is to confirm the inclusion of Investigations as part of the strategy for high school science assessment and to provide schools and districts with a list of materials to aid in budgeting and planning.
- Additional details about the Investigations for the Regents Examinations in Earth and Space Sciences and Life Sciences: Biology will be forthcoming and all documentation for the Investigations, including translated editions, will be available in spring 2024 so that science educators may review it prior to the 2024-25 school year.
- Questions can be directed to the Office of State Assessment at emscassessinfo@nysed.gov.