New public comment opportunity for changes to EMIS guidelines

2/13/2023

Ohio law allows EMIS users to review and provide public comment on new or updated EMIS guidelines. The Department recently posted public comment opportunities for the following EMIS guidelines:

• 24-2 Delete two graduation pathways program codes;
• 24-11 Update reporting guidance and validation for preschool students;
• 24-18 New Manual section: 5.1.1 Reporting Calendars Overview;
• 24-20 Add separation reason to EMIS Manual Sections 3.7 and 3.8;
• 24-24 Correct file layout in EMIS Manual Section 4.4;
• 24-29 Remove District Testing Record;
• 24-31 Clarify staff override guidance;
• 24-37 Homeless and migrant status added to initial Student (S) collections;
• 24-38 Industry Credentials (GW) collected in Exiting Student Follow-Up Collections;
• 24-43 Update to seal of biliteracy languages;
• 24-51 Delete current payables data element;
• 24-64 Update to Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) test dates.

The deadline to submit comments is March 7. Complete details about the changes are available on the Fiscal Year 2024 EMIS Changes website. EMIS guidelines that are subject to change are posted on the Department’s website for 30 days for public comment and for an additional 30 days with the Department's response to comments. Finally, the public can review the changes for 30 more days before they are final. Send comments on proposed changes to EMISPublicComments@education.ohio.gov.