May 2025 Meeting
Visitors will be allowed access to the building 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start. 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
Comprehensive Update on Responses to English Language Learners - |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 10:35 am to 10:55 am |
State Aid
Update Regarding the 2025 State Budget - Department staff will present updates regarding the 2025 state budget. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 11:00 am to 12:35 pm |
P-12 Education
Renewal Recommendations for Charter Schools Authorized by the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) Chancellor - Department and NYC DOE staff will present recommendations for charter renewals from the NYC DOE Chancellor. Merger Revision Recommendation for Charter Schools Authorized by the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) Chancellor and the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York - Department and NYC DOE staff will present recommendations for charter revisions. Supports and Updates for Religious and Independent Schools in New York State - Department staff will discuss the supports provided to Religious and Independent Schools through the Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) as well as provide an update in the implementation of Substantial Equivalence requirements. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 12:40 pm to 1:30 pm | Lunch for Members of the Board | ||
| 1:10 pm to 1:45 pm | Meeting of the Board of Regents Executive Session | ||
| 1:50 pm to 2:45 pm |
P-12 Education
Renewal Recommendations for Charter Schools Authorized by the Board of Regents - Department staff will present recommendations for charter renewals (some with revisions). Revisions to Charters Schools Authorized by the Board of Regents - Department staff will present recommendations for charter revisions. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 2:50 pm to 3:05 pm |
Higher Education
Proposed Amendment to Sections 3.47 and 3.50 of the Rules of the Board of Regents Relating to the Authorization of Degrees: Adding the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) Degree as a Registered Degree in New York State - Department staff will present a proposed regulatory amendment to add the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) Degree as a Registered Degree in New York State. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm | Board Training - Not a Public Session |
| Time | Agenda Item | Meeting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am to 9:30 am | Professional Practice Executive Session | ||
| 9:35 am to 10:05 am |
Professional Practice
Professional Assistance Program Overview - Department staff will present information on the Professional Assistance Program. Proposed Amendment to Section 74.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Licensing Examination and Testing Accommodations in the Profession of Social Work (Emergency Action) - Department staff will present for emergency action proposed amendments to section 74.2 of the Commissioner’s regulations to conform New York State’s standards to the national testing accommodations standards for the Social Work Licensing Examination by permitting English as a second language accommodations. |
Seminar Room, 5th Floor | |
| 10:10 am to 10:40 am | Meeting of the Board of Regents | Seminar Room, 5th Floor |