April 2023 Meeting
The Board of Regents meeting will continue to be webcast. In addition, visitors may attend the Board of Regents meeting and will be allowed access to the building 30 minutes prior. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once seating is full, guests will be directed to an overflow space to view the webcast or it may be viewed on a personal device.
| Time | Agenda Item | Meeting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am to 10:30 am |
Meeting of the Board of Regents
Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks Pilot and Graduation Measures Blue Ribbon Commission Update - Department staff will present updates on the status of the Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) Pilot, including professional learning activities, timeline, and advisory process for recommendations on pilot design and an update on the work of the Graduation Measures Blue Ribbon Commission. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 10:30 am to 10:40 am | Break | ||
| 10:40 am to 12:00 pm |
P-12 Education
Deputy Commissioner Updates - Deputy Commissioner Harmon will provide an update on the appointment of the Executive Coordinator for the Office of Information Reporting Services. Cohort 2018 Graduation Rates - The P12 Deputy Commissioners will present high school graduation rates based on the cohort of students entering grade 9 in 2018. Proposed Amendment of Section 19.5 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and Sections 100.2, 200.1, 200.7, 200.15, and 200.22 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Prohibition of Corporal Punishment, Aversive Interventions, Prone Restraint and Seclusion; Permitted Use of Timeout and Restraint; and Data Collection - Department staff will present proposed amendments to the Commissioner’s regulations relating to the prohibition of corporal punishment, aversive interventions, prone restraint and seclusion, the permitted use of timeout and restraint for all students. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm | Lunch for Members of the Board | Catalog Room, 2nd Floor | |
| 12:50 pm to 1:55 pm |
P-12 Education
Board of Regents Authorized Charter Non-Renewal - Department staff will present a recommendation for a charter non-renewal. NYSED notified the school of the non-renewal recommendation in February 2023. The school was afforded 30 days to respond to the notice of intent to non-renew pursuant to § 8 NYCRR 119.7. The steps taken by NYSED to work with the school and next steps will be discussed. Revisions to Charters Authorized by the Board of Regents - Department staff will present recommendations for charter revisions. Renewal Recommendation for a Charter School Authorized by the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) - Department staff will present a recommendation for charter renewal from the NYC DOE Chancellor. Revision Recommendation for a Charter School Authorized by the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) - Department staff will present recommendations for charter revisions from the NYC DOE Chancellor. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Higher Education
Proposed Amendment of Sections 80-1.6, 80-1.7, 80-1.8, 80-5.9, 80-5.24, and 80-5.25 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Initial Reissuance, Provisional Renewal, and Time Extension Requirements - Department staff will present proposed regulatory amendments to revise the type of certificates that are eligible for the Time Extension and remove the Time Extension option for Initial and Provisional certificate holders, and instead, allow these certificate holders to obtain up to two Initial Reissuances or Provisional Renewals with more flexible eligibility requirements. Proposed Amendment of Section 80-2.1 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Deadline to Apply and Qualify for the Provisional School Counselor Certificate - Department staff will present proposed regulatory amendments to extend the date by which candidates who completed a registered program leading to Provisional School Counselor certification would need to apply and qualify for this certificate by one year to February 2, 2024. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 2:35 pm to 2:55 pm |
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES)
ACCES Media Campaign - Department staff will present on the ACCES Media Campaign to increase awareness of adult education programs. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm | Meeting of the Board of Regents Executive Session | Seminar Room, 5th Floor |
| Time | Agenda Item | Meeting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am to 9:40 am | Professional Practice Executive Session | Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 9:40 am to 10:20 am |
Professional Practice
Proposed Amendment to the Title of Subpart 79-16 and Sections 79-13.1, 79-13.3, 79-13.6, 79-14.1, 79-14.3, 79-15.1, 79-15.3, 79-16.1, 79-16.2, 79-16.3, 79-16.4 and 79-16.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Cytotechnologist and Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histological Technician - Department staff will present for permanent adoption proposed amendments to the Title of Subpart 79-16 and Sections 79-13.1, 79-13.3, 79-13.6, 79-14.1, 79-14.3, 79-15.1, 79-15.3, 79-16.1, 79-16.2, 79-16.3, 79-16.4 and 79-16.5 of the Commissioner’s regulations to conform them to Chapter 446 of the Laws of 2022, the majority of which, becomes effective January 17, 2023. Chapter 446, among other things, aligns New York’s clinical laboratory professions’ licensure requirements to national standards in order to meet the increasing need for qualified licensed laboratory professionals and address critical laboratory staffing shortages throughout this State. Proposed Amendment of Section 64.1 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Education Requirements for Licensure as a Registered/Practical Nurse - Department staff will present proposed emergency amendments to Part 64.1 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to education for licensure as a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse. The amendments are required to ensure that applicants who complete education in another state or country meet equivalent standards to safeguard the health and safety of the public. Overview of Professional Education within the Office of the Professions - Department staff will present an overview of the Professional Education unit within the Office of the Professions, which is responsible for the review and approval of education programs that lead to licensure. The presentation will highlight specific requirements for license-qualifying education programs that must be met for 55 professions established under the Education Law to ensure graduates meet minimum education requirements to safely provide services to the public. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 10:25 am to 11:15 am | Meeting of the Board of Regents | Seminar Room, 5th Floor |