Report of Regents Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) Committee to The Board of Regents

Your Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) Committee held its scheduled meeting on June 11, 2018.  All members were present, with the exception of Regent Cashin and Regent Norwood, who were excused.

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Proposed Repeal and Addition of a New Part 147 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Readers Aid Program to Implement Chapter 350 of the Laws of 2017 – Your committee discussed repealing Part 147 and adding a new Part 147 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to the Readers Aid program to implement Chapter 350 of the Laws of 2017.  Chapter 350 of the Laws of 2017, which took effect on January 21, 2018, provides for an expansion in eligibility, funding and use of the funds for the Readers Aid Program.  Following a 60-day public comment period, the proposed amendment will be presented to the Board of Regents for permanent adoption at the September 2018 meeting, and will become effective as a permanent rule on October 3, 2018.