According to an In the News article with the title
"Cuomo Proposes to Cut Spending by $8.9 Billion, Fire 9,800 Workers,"
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York did this because New York State taxes cannot keep up with the loss of Federal Aid.
Pass one official Home Langauge with a mark of 40% or more. – Pass four subjects with 50% or more, excluding Life Orientation – Pass any two other subjects with more than 30%