MELA Minutes 2023-2024

2026. Krista informed that the third and final round of the next negotiated rulemaking is scheduled for March 4th-7th, with the earliest possible results expected by October 2024. She emphasized the need for continued monitoring and updates on these regulations. Regarding the specific regulation "6, 6, 8.1 4 3 2 B, Roma 3," which concerns school closures and goes into effect on July 1, 2024, Krista highlighted the importance of addressing questions and concerns surrounding this regulation. She mentioned her attendance at the MCCA meeting on February 20th to discuss this matter further. Krista emphasized the absence of a policy for MCCB and IHL regarding the retention of student records in case of school closures. She highlighted the need to develop a policy considering the legal framework and potential scenarios, including mergers between institutions. Discussions were held with legal representatives, including Jay Woods, to address the absence of policies at the state level and the need for a well- thought-out approach considering the timeline before the regulation's effective date. Krista reiterated the importance of not rushing policy development and clarified that institutions would not be penalized for delays in submission, as communicated via email. She acknowledged potential confusion regarding the urgency of submissions and assured ongoing updates and support in navigating these regulations. Finally, Krista opened the floor for questions or further discussions on school closures, emphasizing the available time for preparation and policy development. b. Attestation - Discussion to address the requirement for an attestation form, which falls under the federal regulation "6 6 8.1 4 32 B, Roma 3," effective July 1, 2024. She explained that the regulation mandates the submission of an attestation form for programs that do not meet state educational requirements