Report of Regents Higher Education/P-12 Education Joint Meeting Committee to The Board of Regents

The Joint Higher Education/P-12 Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on February 13, 2023.  All members were present except Regent Catherine Collins, Regent Christine D. Cea and Regent James E. Cottrell who were excused. Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., also attended the meeting but did not vote on any action. 

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Proposed Amendment of Sections 30-1.8 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and Sections 52.21, 80-3.2, 80-3.3, and 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Establishing the Indigenous Culture and Language Studies (All Grades) Certificate [HE/P-12 (D) 1] – Department staff proposed regulatory amendments to establish the Indigenous Culture and Language Studies (All Grades) certificate, create a new tenure area in Indigenous Culture and Language Studies, create registration requirements for teacher preparation programs leading to the proposed certificate, and allow candidates to apply for the proposed certificate through the individual evaluation pathway.