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The National Human Genome Research Institute is holding the 92nd meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. This meeting will include both open and closed sessions on February 22-23, 2021. The open session, which will be live-streamed for public viewing, will feature reports from the Institute Director and Program Staff. The closed sessions will focus on discussing confidential grant applications and will not be open to the public.

The National Institutes of Health, under the Department of Health and Human Services, has scheduled two upcoming closed meetings by the National Institute of Nursing Research. These meetings, taking place virtually from Bethesda, MD on February 5 and February 19, 2021, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications. The purpose of closing the meetings is to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information related to the applications. Ming Yan, a Scientific Review Officer, is the contact person for these sessions.

The National Institute on Aging has scheduled a closed virtual meeting on February 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This meeting will involve reviewing and evaluating grant applications and will not be open to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. The meeting's focus is on inequities in digital health for older adults with cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease-related dementia. The contact person for the meeting is Dr. Rajasri Roy at the National Institute of Aging.

The National Institute on Aging is holding a closed meeting of the Career Development for Clinicians/Health Professionals Study Section. The meeting is scheduled for February 10-11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be conducted virtually. The purpose of the meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications. Due to the sensitivity of the information discussed, including trade secrets and personal information, the public will not be allowed to attend.

The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines for children's meal programs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. These guidelines determine who can get free or reduced-price meals and free milk through programs like the National School Lunch Program and are updated to reflect changes in the cost of living. Income is calculated before taxes and includes various sources like wages and benefits, but some federal benefits are not counted as income. The updated guidelines help ensure the programs reach children who need them the most.

The National Advisory Council for Nursing Research will have a virtual meeting on April 23, 2025, hosted by the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Part of the meeting will be open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., where attendees can listen to opening remarks and participate in an open discussion. The meeting will be closed to the public from 12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. to review grant applications and proposals, which will include sensitive information. Those interested in presenting oral comments must contact the director, Elizabeth Tarlov, at least ten days in advance, and further details can be accessed on the NIH website.

The Administration for Children and Families has issued a final rule permitting State and Tribal child support agencies to use federal funds to provide employment and training services to eligible noncustodial parents. These services aim to help parents find and keep jobs to ensure consistent child support payments. Effective January 13, 2025, the rule allows noncustodial parents with open child support cases to receive assistance such as job search help, skills training, and work support services. The initiative also seeks to enhance coordination with existing federal employment and training programs to prevent duplication and maximize benefits.

The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has announced that there will be closed meetings in February and March 2021. These meetings are related to reviewing and evaluating grant applications and will not be open to the public because confidential information, such as trade secrets and personal data, may be discussed. The meetings will be held via video at the Institute's Gateway Building in Bethesda, MD. The meetings will be attended by specialized panels focusing on topics like the transition to aging and molecular determinants of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) risk.

The National Eye Institute has announced a change to the schedule of the National Advisory Eye Council meeting on February 12, 2021. Originally, the open session of the meeting was supposed to end at 11:30 a.m., but it has now been extended to 1:30 p.m. Some parts of the meeting will not be open to the public. This change was published in the Federal Register and the meeting will be held virtually.

The National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse is holding a virtual meeting on May 13, 2025. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to review grant applications, as it may involve confidential information. The open portion, which will include presentations and Council business, is available to the public and will be broadcast on the NIH's Videocasting website. Individuals needing special accommodations can contact Dr. Gillian Acca in advance, and comments can also be submitted via email.