cHANges to tHe Mei iN 2014 New Point Distribution and Standards the Mei 2014 will roll out an updated scoring system that will include a new point distribution and more rigorous standards. these updates reflect a changing legal landscape and the maturing of the project. Cities rated in 2013 were alerted to these changes during the 2013 evaluation process. there are two major ways in which the scoring for the Mei 2014 will be different from scoring in previous years. First, there will be some changes to the scorecard itself. Second, we will be holding cities to a higher, more specific standard in awarding points for all criteria. A revised scorecard for 2014 is reflected on the following page. It will continue to reflect 100 standard points and 20 bonus points.
updAtes iNclude • Transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits have been converted into standard points, reflecting the increased accessibility of these benefits by cities across the country. • Human Rights Commissions will be split into standard and bonus points to emphasize the importance of a commission having enforcement ability. • Two categories are being condensed: pre-emption of DP registries will now be accounted for in Facing State Restrictions, and Engagement with the LGBT Community will now be folded into City Leadership. • Services for Vulnerable Populations will be expanded to have each of the four components be worth two bonus points rather than two bonus points total. Other point allocations have also been tweaked.
The 2014 MEI will roll out an updated scoring system.
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