05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 138, § 1-08
A determination of the accreditation status of a school will be made by the Commissioner after review and consideration of the following criteria:
The performance level of the school, as determined by the visiting committee, in relationship to the Department standards, must be found acceptable. This performance level will be determined by a vote of the visiting committee at the conclusion of the visitation and after review and discussion of the self-study. The committee shall maintain high standards and expectations in determining the performance level of the school.
The responsibility of the Accreditation Council, after reviewing the report of the visiting committee along with the action plan of the school, will be to recommend an accreditation status for the school to the Commissioner.
05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 138, § 1-08