Chanda Funston commented that this could be simplified through a language change on the official document. It was felt that we only can go forward on current requirements and that changes could be made when needed. Because of teacher shortages, most states have created cross-endorsement of mental and learning disabilities. These changes in courses will enable students to teach in four different areas of special education. This will be a stand-alone major and is more in line with current developments.
Most requirements here have to do with name changes and some new courses.
Total number of hours did not change significantly. Funston asked if this was combining or adding a major. It combines two majors, dropping one major, and creating a cross-categorical major in keeping with the field today. There were no challenges. There were no challenges.