Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 6.223 - Composition and appointments(a) The Training America's Teachers Commission (Commission) will be chaired by a prominent Pennsylvanian, and its members will consist of a wide spectrum of stakeholders that include the following:(1) The Secretary of Education.(2) The Deputy Secretary of the Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education.(3) The Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.(4) The Secretary of Policy and Planning.(5) Two members of the Senate or staff designees, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.(6) Two members of the House of Representatives or staff designees, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.(7) Representatives from each of the following stakeholder groups: (i) Public PreK-12 education, including administrators, teachers and parents.(ii) College and university teacher preparation programs.(iii) College and university administration.(iv) Civic and business leaders.(v) At least one student enrolled in a teacher preparation program.(vi) The State Board of Education.(b) A Commission Steering Committee, appointed by the Secretary of Education and composed of select members of the Commission, will direct the work of the Commission with the assistance of a consultant who will help manage the process, facilitate key session, conduct necessary research and produce a final report.(c) The Department of Education will provide administrative support of the Commission.(d) A Commission member may designate an alternate to attend Commission meetings, if required.