N.Y. Education Law § 209: Academic examinations; admission and fees

§ 209. Academic examinations; admission and fees. The regents shall

establish in the secondary institutions of the university, examinations

in studies furnishing a suitable standard of graduation therefrom and of

admission to colleges, and certificates or diplomas shall be conferred

by the regents on students who satisfactorily pass such examinations.

Any person shall be admitted to these examinations who shall conform

to the rules and pay the fees prescribed by the regents.