477.15. The mission of the committee is to advise the Minister on any matter relating to the accreditation of teacher training programs for the preschool, elementary and secondary levels.
The committee shall, in the pursuit of its mission,(1) examine and approve training teacher programs for the preschool, elementary and secondary levels;
(2) make recommendations to the Minister concerning teacher training programs required for the issue of teaching licences;
(3) advise the Minister on the determination of the qualifications required of teachers at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels.
In addition, the committee shall advise the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology on the financing of university-level teacher education programs.
Before approving a program or making a recommendation, the committee shall consult the administrative committee set up by the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology to provide advice on university training programs.
1997, c. 96, s. 145; 2013, c. 28, s. 161; 2020, c. 12020, c. 1, s. 15011.