January 2026 Meeting
Members of the public may attend Board of Regents meetings in person. Admission to the building will begin one hour prior to the scheduled start of the public meetings. On Monday, guests may arrive at 9:45 am. On Tuesday, guests may arrive at 9:30 am but will not have access to the meeting room until Executive Session concludes. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once seating is full, guests will be directed to an overflow room to view the webcast or they may view it on their personal devices.
Please refer to the Board of Regents Meeting Visitor Policy for more information.
| Time | Agenda Item | Meeting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 am to 11:35 am |
Meeting of the Board of Regents
My First 100 Days: NYS Museum Progress, Priorities, and Next Steps - NYS Museum Director Jennifer Saunders will provide a status report on the NYS Museum following her first 100 days, offering an overview of where the Museum stands today and the strong foundation built by its dedicated and talented staff. The presentation will highlight work in progress, institutional strengths, and key focus areas, while outlining priorities for the work ahead to advance the Museum’s mission and public service. |
Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 11:40 am to 12:30 pm |
P-12 Education
Building Arts-Focused School Communities - Department staff and invited guests will share perspectives on the role of arts education in strengthening student engagement, community connection, and cultural vitality across New York State. The presentation will highlight statewide data, community partnerships, and strategies that support high-quality arts programs, and will include a short video showcasing arts education at a BOCES. |
Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 12:35 pm to 1:20 pm | Lunch for Members of the Board | ||
| 1:30 pm to 2:05 pm |
P-12 Education
Proposed Addition of Section 136.10 to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Statewide Protocols for Diapering and Toileting - Department staff will present revisions to the proposed amendment to align with the Education Law, removing the applicability of the proposed rule to programs licensed by other state agencies. Proposed Amendments to Sections 155.17 and 136.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Implementation of Desha’s Law Pertaining to AED Devices - Department staff will present amendments to these regulations pertaining to statutory changes to Desha’s Law which require the labeling of AED devices, changes to the maintenance requirements for the AED devices, and the inclusion of non-public schools in these requirements. SUNY-authorized Charter School Revision - Department staff will present a recommendation regarding a SUNY-authorized charter school. |
Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 2:15 pm to 2:35 pm |
Higher Education
Proposed Amendment of Section 52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Establishing a State-Level Program Review Process - Department staff will present a proposed regulatory amendment to establish a state-level program review process for registered teacher preparation programs, ensuring that they are continually aligned with the pedagogical core requirements in the program registration regulations. |
Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm | Special Education and Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (SE-ACCES) | Room 217, Medical Library |
| Time | Agenda Item | Meeting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am to 9:35 pm | Professional Practice Executive Session | ||
| 9:40 am to 10:15 am | Meeting of the Board of Regents Executive Session | ||
| 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Meeting of the Board of Regents | Room 217, Medical Library |