Board of Regents April 2026 Meeting Agenda, Albany
Summary
The New York State Board of Regents published its April 2026 meeting agenda covering two days of sessions on April 13 and 14, 2026. The agenda includes proposed regulatory amendments affecting Athletic Placement Process and Tanner Scale requirements, Grade 5 Science Test administration, CPA licensure requirements under Chapter 530 of the Laws of 2025, and pharmacist prescription transfer rules for controlled substances. The Board will also hear charter school renewal recommendations and a presentation on public broadcasting.
“Chapter 530 is designed to address the diminishing pool of certified public accountants (CPAs) in both New York State and nationally by expanding the education and experience requirements, including the creation of an additional path to CPA licensure that would require a bachelor’s degree, the passage of a CPA examination, and two years of professional experience.”
What changed
The meeting agenda announces upcoming discussions on several regulatory amendments affecting New York education and professional licensing. Proposed amendments to Sections 135.1 and 135.4 would eliminate Tanner Sexual Maturity Scale requirements in the Athletic Placement Process. Amendments to Sections 100.3 and 100.4 would codify the Grade 5 Science Test shift. Professional Practice items include CPA licensure pathway amendments implementing Chapter 530 of the Laws of 2025, effective November 21, 2026, and clarifying pharmacist controlled substance transfer rules. Affected parties including school districts, CPAs, pharmacists, and charter schools should monitor these discussions as they may lead to formal regulatory proceedings.
Meeting
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- 2026-04-13 at 09:00 – 10:15
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April 2026 Meeting
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| Time | Agenda Item | Meeting Room | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9:00 am to 10:15 am | Meeting of the Board of Regents Public Broadcasting in New York State: An Educational and Civic Asset - This presentation will provide an overview of the vital role public broadcasting plays as an educational and civic resource in New York State, highlighting the free, high-quality programming that supports early childhood learning, P–12 education, lifelong learning, civic engagement, and access to trusted information for communities statewide. The presentation will also describe the New York State Education Department’s role as a chartering authority and pass-through for public broadcasting funding, as well as its responsibilities for oversight and regulatory compliance in alignment with the Board of Regents’ priorities for equity, access, and cultural education. As the media landscape evolves, NYSED remains committed to sustaining public broadcasting as a public good that serves learners of all ages and advances the public interest. | Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 10:30 am to 11:00 am | State Aid Overview of the Senate and Assembly Budget Proposals - Department staff will present an overview of the enacted state budget and connections to the Board of Regents and Department’s legislative and budget priorities. | Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 11:15 am to 12:35 pm | P-12 Education Proposed Amendment of Sections 135.1 and 135.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Athletic Placement Process and Use of the Tanner Sexual Maturity Scale - Department staff will present proposed revisions to the regulation to eliminate the requirement related to Tanner and to modify the Athletic Placement Process and update outdated language and terminology throughout.
Proposed Amendment of Sections 100.3 and 100.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Grade 5 Science Test - Department staff will present a necessary amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner to reflect that the elementary science test shifted from administration in grade 4 to grade 5 in the 2023-24 school year.
Renewal Recommendations for Charter Schools Authorized by the Board of Regents - Department staff will present recommendations for charter renewals. | Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm | Lunch for Members of the Board |
| 1:50 pm to 3:00 pm | Meeting of the Board of Regents Executive Session |
| Time | Agenda Item | Meeting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am to 9:50 am | Professional Practice Executive Session | ||
| 10:00 am to 10:15 am | Professional Practice Proposed Amendment of Sections 52.13, 70.2, 70.3, 70.4, 70.5, and 70.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Certified Public Accountant Profession - Department staff will present proposed amendments to the Commissioner’s Regulations to implement Chapter 530 of the Laws of 2025 (Chapter 530), effective November 21, 2026. Chapter 530 is designed to address the diminishing pool of certified public accountants (CPAs) in both New York State and nationally by expanding the education and experience requirements, including the creation of an additional path to CPA licensure that would require a bachelor’s degree, the passage of a CPA examination, and two years of professional experience. The proposed amendments further implement Chapter 530 by requiring that out of state licensees who seek to practice in New York State must meet certain education, experience, and examination requirements and have a license in good standing. |
Proposed Amendment to Paragraph (8) of Subdivision (a) of Section 63.6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Transferring of Prescriptions by Pharmacists - Department staff will present a revised proposed amendment that clarifies and explicitly states, as per the Department of Health’s (DOH) request, that controlled substances may be transferred, subject to the requirements of Article 33 of the Public Health Law and Part 80 of Title 10 of the New York Codes of Rules and Regulations, which addresses DOH’s concerns that the Department’s initial emergency action regulation inadvertently complicated existing practice by seeming to “except” controlled substances from being transferred. | Room 217, Medical Library | |
| 10:30 am to 11:15 am | Meeting of the Board of Regents | Room 217, Medical Library | |
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Please note: The link for the webcast will be available one-half hour prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.
April 13, 2026
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