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New York Debates Fees for High School Equivalency Tests
Governor Hugh Carey seeks a $10 fee for equivalency tests, but the Legislature and Education Department keep them free. About 8,333 New Yorkers take the tests monthly, with 45,000 to 50,000 diplomas awarded yearly. Some residents travel to neighboring states to take the exam for a diploma.
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New York State
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
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