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 a meeting on November 6, 2018.  All members were present, except for Regent Mead and Regent Norwood, who were excused.

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

2019 Non-State Aid Budget and Legislative Priorities – The Committee reviewed the updated proposal of the 2019 Non-State Aid budget priorities for the Office of ACCES.  These priorities include: a $3 million request to fund the Bridge to College and Careers Pilot Program; a $5 million request for Independent Living Services; and, a $15 million request for Enhancing Supports and Services for Postsecondary Success of Students with Disabilities.  The committee also reviewed the updated proposal for the 2019 Legislative Priorities for the Office of ACCES which include Enhancing Educational Supports for Students with Disabilities pursuing Post-Secondary Study.  It was recommended that these priorities move forward to full Board in December for approval.