Report of Regents Higher Education Committee to The Board of Regents

The Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on March 13, 2023.  All members were present. Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., Regent Roger Tilles, Regent Elizabeth S. Hakanson, and Regent Adrian I. Hale also attended the meeting but did not vote on any action. 

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Proposed Amendment of Section 52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to School Counselor Education Program General Registration Requirements [HE (D) 1] - Department staff presented proposed regulatory amendments to require registered school counselor education programs leading to Initial and/or Professional certification to include coursework or training in school violence prevention and intervention; the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment; and the prevention and intervention of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. 

Deputy Commissioner William Murphy reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda.