Mississippi Administrative Code

Institutions or any other entities offering distance education shall have a policy or process in place that establishes that the student who registers in a distance education program and/or course is the same student participating in and completing the course and/or program and r…

A. Out-of-state academic degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions or any other entities that offer courses and/or programs via distance education from their locations outside the borders of Mississippi are required to apply for Commission approval. B. The Commission…

A. Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State (SOS) Business Services Division is required; however, such registration alone does not constitute state authorization or approval to grant degrees or offer courses or programs or instruction leading to a for-credit credenti…

A. The Commission may consider applications from new in-state "start-up" academic degree-granting postsecondary institutions and any other entities, where Mississippi is the home-state, at its scheduled, called, and/or annual meetings. B. Registration with the Mississippi Secreta…

The institution or entity shall be maintained and operated in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws, including the rules and regulations adopted to administer those ordinances and laws. Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 201-4.1 Amended 9/24/2015 Amended 6/12/2023 Amended 2/19/…

The character, education, and experience in higher education of the faculty shall be such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive an education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study. A. Faculty teaching general education courses at the un…

There shall be a sufficient number of faculty holding full-time teaching appointments who are resident and accessible to the students to ensure continuity and stability of the education program, adequate educational association between students and faculty and among the faculty m…

A. The quality, content, and sequence of each course, curriculum, or program of instruction, training, or study shall be appropriate to the purpose of the institution or entity and shall be such that the institution or entity may reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objec…

A. Each academic associate degree program shall contain a general education component consisting of at least fifteen (15) semester credit hours or the equivalent. Each baccalaureate degree program shall contain a general education component consisting of at least thirty (30) seme…

A. An institution or entity awarding collegiate credit for course work completed outside a collegiate setting (outside a degree-granting institution or entity accredited by a USDE recognized agency) shall establish and adhere to a systematic method for evaluating that work, shall…

A. The institution or entity shall maintain and ensure that students have access to learning resources with a collection of books, educational materials and publications, online materials, and other resources and with staff, services, equipment, and facilities that are adequate a…

A. The institution or other entity shall have or provide access to administrative, classroom, equipment, laboratory space, instructional materials, and learning resources to support quality education based on the type, level, and method of delivery of program, course, or instruct…

The institution or other entity shall securely maintain adequate records of each student's academic performance. A. The records for each student shall contain:a. Student contact and identification information, including address and telephone number; b. Records of admission docume…

A. Neither the institution or entity nor its agents or other representatives shall engage in advertising, recruiting, sales, collection, financial credit, or other practices of any type that are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair. Likewise, all publications, by any medium, s…

The institution or entity shall provide an effective program of student services to help students succeed. The program shall include orientation, academic counseling, financial aid counseling, disability services, career information and planning, placement assistance, and testing…

The institution or entity shall have a system of governance that facilitates the accomplishment of the institution's/entity's mission and purposes, supports institutional effectiveness and integrity, and protects the interests of its constituents, including students, faculty, and…

The institution or entity shall establish and adhere to a clear and fair policy regarding due process in disciplinary matters; outline the established grievance process which shall indicate that students should follow the institution's or entity's process utilizing the institutio…

The institution or other entity shall provide an effective program of health and safety education reflecting the needs of the students. The program shall include information on emergency and safety procedures at the institution or entity including appropriate responses to illness…

An institution or other entity must have an objective system of assessing learning outcomes in place for each part of the curriculum and the institution or other entity can demonstrate that appropriate learning outcomes are being achieved. Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 201-4.22 Adopted…

A. The character, education, and experience in higher education of governing board members, administrators, supervisors, counselors, agents, representatives, and other institutional officers shall be such as may reasonably ensure that the institution or any other entity can maint…

The institution or other entity shall define the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the governing body and the executive officers. There shall be a clear distinction in the roles and personnel of the governing board of the institution or entity, the administration, and the f…

A. The institution or entity must have financial resources and financial stability to provide education of good quality and to be able to fulfill its commitments to students. The institution or entity shall have sufficient reserves or line of credit so that, together with tuition…

A. Financial records and reports of the institution or other entity shall be kept and made separate and distinct from those of any affiliated or sponsoring person or organization. B. Financial records and reports shall be kept in accordance with the guidelines of the National Ass…

Continual and effective assessment, planning, and evaluation of all aspects of the institution or entity shall be conducted to advance and improve the institution/entity. These aspects include, but are not limited to, the academic program of teaching, research, and public service…

A. The institution or entity shall establish adequate procedures for planning and evaluation, define in measurable terms its expected educational results, and describe how those results will be achieved. B. Evaluation criteria shall include mission, labor market and state need, c…

A. Upon the admission of a student to any undergraduate program, the institution or other entity shall document the student's level of preparation to undertake college-level work by obtaining proof of the student's college record, high school graduation, or qualifying scores on a…

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-1.1 Miss. Code Ann., § 25-61-1 - 17, as amended. Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-2.1 Miss. Code Ann § 25-43-105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-2.2 Miss. Code Ann § 25-43-105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-2.3 Miss. CodeAnn.§ 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006) Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-2.4 Miss. CodeAnn.§ 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.1 Miss. CodeAnn.§ 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.103 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.8 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.103 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 202-3.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 (Rev. 2006). Amended 9/24/2015 Repealed 6/12/2023

ARTICLE 1 Name The name of this state agency shall be Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB), henceforth referred to as "Authorizer Board" or "Board." ARTICLE 2 Purpose The Authorizer Board is an independent state agency that holds exclusive chartering jurisdiction i…

This chapter sets forth the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board rules governing the form, content, and filing of requests for declaratory opinions, the procedural rights of persons in relation to the written requests, and the Board's procedures regarding the disposition o…

The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board will issue declaratory opinions regarding the applicability to specified facts of: A. a statute administered or enforceable by the Board, B. a rule promulgated by the Board, or C. an order issued by the Board. Notes 10 Miss. Code. R…

A request must be limited to a single transaction or occurrence. Notes 10 Miss. Code. R. 402-1.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 Amended 12/16/2024

When a person with substantial interest, as required by Section 25-43-2.103 of the Administrative Procedures Act, requests a declaratory opinion, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" wh…

Any party who signs the request shall attest that the request complies with the requirements set forth in these rules, including but not limited to a full, complete, and accurate statement of relevant facts and that there are no related proceedings pending before any agency, admi…