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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 Guam Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a virtual public briefing on February 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ChST (February 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ET) via Zoom. The briefing will focus on the overrepresentation of Freely Associated States (FAS) members in Guam's criminal justice system. Interested participants can register to attend the meeting using a provided Zoom link and will have the opportunity to listen and provide public comments. Further details and accommodations can be requested by contacting Kayla Fajota or visiting the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a public meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Chamorro Standard Time (or 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on April 15, 2025). The meeting, organized by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee, will discuss a report on access to adequate health care for incarcerated individuals in the CNMI Judicial System. Members of the public can participate in the meeting through a registration link, with an open comment period available. The meeting's minutes and records will be made public through the Commission's office and website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a teleconference meeting of the Oregon Advisory Committee on February 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The meeting aims to review a report outline and draft a statement of concern about the attempted government coup. Public participation is encouraged, allowing attendees to listen in and comment during the meeting. Records of the meeting will be accessible online for public viewing.

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.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Hawai'i Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting on January 21, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. HST to discuss Hawaii's child welfare system and the overrepresentation of Native Hawaiian children and families. The public can join the Zoom meeting or listen by phone and will have the opportunity to make comments at the end. Written comments can also be submitted to be received within 30 days following the meeting. Meeting details, registration, and contact information for additional accommodations are available online and through the provided email addresses.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the New Mexico Advisory Committee will hold virtual business meetings on April 29 and May 15, 2025. The purpose of these meetings is to review a report on immigrant detention centers in New Mexico. The public can join these meetings online and has the opportunity to provide comments. Records and outcomes of the meetings will be available on various platforms, and further information can be requested from Brooke Peery, the Designated Federal Officer.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual business meeting for the Oklahoma Advisory Committee on April 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT using ZoomGov. This meeting marks the beginning of the Committee's term and includes discussions on initial project topics. The public is invited to attend and can register through a provided Zoom link, with opportunities for public comments during the meeting. Written comments are also welcome for up to 30 days after the meeting and can be sent via email.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a web hearing on March 3, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PST, organized by the Nevada Advisory Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to examine issues of equity in education through distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on students with disabilities and students of color in K-16 schools. The event is part of a series addressing this topic, and the public can participate via a toll-free call-in number or view the online meeting through a link. Meeting materials will be accessible before and after the event for those interested.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that its Texas Advisory Committee will hold a virtual business meeting via ZoomGov on March 25, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will focus on reviewing their recent online discussion about racial disparities in maternal mortality. Members of the public can join the meeting, share their comments during the comment period, or send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. The meeting records will be available on the Commission's website and through the FACA database.