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The Department of Education announced an opportunity for public agencies and private non-profits to apply for grants to operate Equity Assistance Centers. These centers will provide technical help to schools on developing desegregation plans, ensuring all students have a safe and equitable learning environment, and addressing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The department plans to fund four centers, one in each geographic region outlined, and encourages applications from entities that have not received similar grants recently. Applying organizations must follow specific guidelines and should aim to improve knowledge, change policies, and enhance the capacity to support equal educational opportunities.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the Nevada Advisory Committee to be held on March 1, 2021, via Webex. The meeting will focus on planning web hearings regarding distance learning and educational equity. Public participation is encouraged, with the opportunity for open comments, and written comments are also welcome for 30 days after the meeting. Meeting records will be available online, with additional details and documents accessible to interested parties.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a public meeting for the Utah Advisory Committee on April 16, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, which will be held via Zoom. The meeting aims to discuss the civil rights implications of different outcomes in Utah's K-12 education system. Members of the public can register to participate or listen, and there will be a chance for public comments during the meeting. Written comments are welcome and can be submitted until May 16, 2025.