Report of Regents Higher Education Committee to The Board of Regents

Your Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on January 23, 2018. All members were present with the exception of Vice Chancellor Brown and Regent Johnson.

ACTION ITEMS

Motion for Action by Full Board

Madam Chancellor and Colleagues:  Your Higher Education Committee recommends, and we move, that the Board of Regents act affirmatively upon each recommendation in the written report of the Committee’s deliberations at its meeting on January 23, 2018, copies of which have been distributed to each member of the Board of Regents.

Matters Not Requiring Board Action

Professional Standards and Practices Board (PSPB) Annual Report - New York State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching (PSPB) co-chairs Debra Calvino and Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie presented a report on the activities of the PSPB.  HE (D) 2

Update on New York State’s Participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) - Your Committee heard a presentation from Department staff on New York State’s participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Each year, the Department evaluates the implementation of SARA and reports back to the Committee. This report includes information related to initial institution reviews, the development of consumer protections and consumer guidance, Federal regulations related to SARA, and an overall assessment of the past year as well as next steps.  HE (D) 3

Proposed Amendment to Section 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations Related to Accreditation - Your Committee discussed a proposed amendment to Subpart 4-2 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and Section 52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education related to the continuous accreditation requirement for education preparation providers. This amendment will allow institutions that are currently accredited by NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP to apply for accreditation through an accrediting association that is seeking recognition from CHEA or USDE, but has not yet achieved recognition status, and still meet the “continuous accreditation requirement” set forth in Section 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. Following the 60-day public comment period required under the State Administrative Procedure Act, it is anticipated that the proposed amendment will come back to the Board of Regents at its May 2018 meeting. If adopted at the May 2018 meeting, the proposed amendment will become effective on May 23, 2018.  HE (D) 1

Proposed Amendment for Emergency Action to Section 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations Related to Graduate Admission Examination Requirements - Your Committee approved a proposed emergency amendment to related to the Graduate Admission Examination Requirements. The proposed emergency amendment implements Chapter 454 of the Laws of 2017 which was signed into Law by the Governor on December 13, 2017. The amendment removes the requirement from the Commissioner’s Regulations for certified teachers and school administrators who already hold a graduate degree to take either the GRE or a substantially equivalent admission examination. The proposed amendment will become effective as an emergency rule on January 23, 2018. Following the 60-day public comment period required under the State Administrative Procedure act, it is anticipated that the proposed amendment will be presented to the Board of Regents for adoption as a permanent rule at its May 2018 meeting. HE (A) 1

Proposed Amendment to Section 80-1.5 of the Commissioner’s Regulations Related to Certification Exam Safety Nets - Your Committee discussed a proposed amendment to Section 80-1.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner related to safety nets for teacher certification exams. The amendment will eliminate the requirement that candidates must complete all other certification requirements on or before June 30, 2018 to be eligible to use one or more of the safety nets. The amendment also extends the safety net for Part Two: Mathematics of the Multi-Subject Grade 7-12 Content Specialty Test until such time that a revised Part Two becomes operational. Following the 60-day public comment period required under the State Administrative Procedure Act, it is anticipated that the proposed amendment will come back to the Board of Regents at its May 2018 meeting. If adopted at the May 2018 meeting, the proposed amendment will become effective on May 23, 2018.  HE (D) 4

Matters Requiring Board Action

Consent Agenda

The Board of Regents acted on the following consent agenda items at the January 2018 meeting.

• Proposed Amendment to Section 52.21, 80-6.3 and 154-2.3 and Addition of a New Section 80-5.25 to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to Establish a Transitional H Pathway for Holders of a New York State License as a Certified Public Accountant to Pursue a School District Business Leader Certificate - The Board approved an amendment to Section 52.21, 80-6.3 and 154-2.3 and an addition of a new Section 80-5.25 to the Commissioner’s Regulations. BR (CA) 1
• Proposed Amendment to Section 80-3.10 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Related to Requirements for Certificates in the Educational Leadership Service - The Board approved an amendment to Section 80-3.10 of the regulations which will require that candidates who complete an out-of-state leadership program to complete such program at a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and that the program lead to an initial certificate in the jurisdiction in which the higher education institution is located. BR (CA) 2
• Proposed Amendment to Add a New Section 80-2.26 to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to Allow Teachers Displaced from Puerto Rico and/or Another U.S. Territory as a Result of Hurricane Maria to Teach in New York State - The Board approved an amendment to add a new Section 80-5.26 to the Commissioner’s Regulations to allow for a temporary certificate for teachers who have been displaced from Puerto Rico and/or other U.S. territories as a result of Hurricane Maria to teach in New York upon meeting certain requirements. BR (CA) 3
• Proposed Amendment to Section 80-6.1 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) - The Board approved an amendment to Section 80-6.1 of the Commissioner’s Regulations related to CTLE requirements for teachers in nonpublic schools to implement Chapter 311 of the Laws of 2017. BR (CA) 4
• Renewal of Permission to Operate in New York State for New Brunswick Theological Seminary - The Board approved a renewal of permission to operate in New York State for New Brunswick Theological Seminary. BR (CA) 5