MELA Minutes 2023-2024

c. Compliance deadlines: Majority by April 2026, some until 2027. 4. Impact of Supreme Court Ruling: a. Supreme Court ruling on Chevron Deference may affect the authority of federal departments like the Department of Education and the Department of Justice. b. Potential for increased litigation and possible freezing of new requirements. c. Existing regulations with published effective dates remain unaffected and must be adhered to. 5. WCETSAN Conference: a. Purpose: i. Focus on new federal regulations and their impact on distance education. ii. Involvement of lobbyists, policymakers, and lawyers for in-depth understanding. b. Attendance: i. MCCB and several colleges will attend to gather information. 6. Institutional Compliance: a. Internal Preparations:

i. MCCB agency will undergo significant changes to comply with new regulations. ii. Prioritization of accessibility services and ensuring web content meets accessibility standards.

7. Collaboration and Support:

a. Utilization of Cidilabs for accessibility needs. b. Encouragement for colleges to share their compliance strategies and resources.

8. Next Steps: