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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting for the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on April 3, 2025, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will focus on discussing the accessibility and provision of special education for students with disabilities in DC public schools. Members of the public can attend and are allowed to make oral statements during the open comment period. Additional accommodations can be requested by contacting the Commission 10 business days before the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual panel briefing scheduled for March 6, 2025, which will focus on special education accessibility for students with disabilities in DC public schools. The meeting, organized by the District of Columbia Advisory Committee, will take place on Zoom, with options to join via a registration link or by phone. The public is welcome to attend, and there will be an open comment period for oral statements. Further details and contact information for participation and accommodations are provided in the notice.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual meeting for the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on February 5, 2025. The meeting will take place over Zoom and will focus on discussing activities related to the accessibility and provision of special education for students with disabilities in DC public schools. The public is invited to attend and participate, and they can register through a provided link or join via a toll-free phone number. There will be an opportunity for public comments, and individuals can also submit written comments after the meeting.

The Department of Education, specifically the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, announced a proposal for a new information collection request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is part of the National Evaluation for the Pathways to Partnerships Program, which supports improving employment outcomes for children and youth with disabilities through collaboration among various state and local agencies. Interested persons are invited to provide feedback by February 13, 2025. The initiative involves surveys, interviews, and collecting data to assess the effectiveness of these programs.

The Education Department issued a correction to a proposed rule about serving children with disabilities who are placed by their parents in private schools. The correction updates the deadline for public comments from January 20, 2021, to January 21, 2021. This change was documented in the relevant Federal Register issue from December 21, 2020.

The Bureau of Indian Education is organizing a two-day meeting for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children on January 16-17, 2025. The meeting, which will be held both in-person in Albuquerque, NM, and online, aims to fulfill the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Indian children with disabilities. It will feature discussions on early childhood and secondary transitions, updates on special education and wellness programs, and opportunities for public comments. Accessibility accommodations are available by request.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the District of Columbia Advisory Committee will hold virtual meetings via Zoom to discuss the provision of special education for students with disabilities in DC public schools. These meetings are set for May 1 and May 22, 2025, with opportunities for public participation and comment. Registration is required to attend, and additional accessibility accommodations can be requested by contacting specified email addresses. Meeting records will be available to the public on the Commission's website.