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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Missouri Advisory Committee will hold an online meeting on February 24, 2021, to discuss civil rights issues in the state. The meeting is open to the public, who can join via the web platform WebEx or by phone. There will be an open comment period for the public to express their views. Members of the public can also submit written comments, which must be received within 30 days following the meeting. Records from the meeting will be accessible through the Commission's website.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public business meeting via Zoom for the Indiana Advisory Committee on May 15, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting is open to the public, who can attend by registering through a provided link. Public attendees will have an opportunity to comment, and closed captioning is available. Written comments can be submitted within 30 days after the meeting, and records of the meeting will be accessible online.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Rhode Island State Advisory Committee will hold public meetings on February 10 and March 10, 2021. These meetings are intended to discuss the Committee's report on licensing for individuals who were formerly incarcerated in Rhode Island. They may also explore new topics if time permits. The meetings will be accessible to the public via a web conference and phone, with opportunities for public comments both during and after the meetings.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the Hawai'i Advisory Committee will hold business meetings via Zoom on March 7 and April 16, 2025. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss a report concerning the overrepresentation of Native Hawaiian children and families in Hawai'i's child welfare system. The meetings are open to the public, allowing participants to listen and make comments. Anyone interested can join via online links or by phone, and written comments are welcome up to 30 days after the meetings.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the Minnesota Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via WebEx on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time and will address civil rights issues in Minnesota. Members of the public are invited to listen in and can make comments during an open period. Written comments are also accepted and must be sent within 30 days after the meeting.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the Mississippi Advisory Committee will host a public briefing on April 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. During this meeting, the committee will finalize a memorandum on education funding in Mississippi. The public can join the briefing via phone or online with the provided Zoom link and are welcome to contribute comments. Records of the meeting will be accessible online after the event, and written comments can be submitted within 30 days.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a public meeting of the Iowa Advisory Committee. The meeting will take place via Zoom on April 3, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose is to vote on a report about mental and behavioral healthcare for K-12 students. Public comments are welcome during the meeting, and written comments can be submitted within 30 days afterward.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a virtual meeting of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee on January 29, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Atlantic Time. The meeting aims to discuss the impact of the Insular Cases on civil rights in Puerto Rico. It will be accessible via Zoom, and an open comment period will allow public participation. The meeting will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation, and records from the meeting will be available to the public after the event.

The Commission on Civil Rights announced that the New Jersey Advisory Committee will hold monthly planning meetings via conference call on the 3rd Friday of each month from March to September 2021. These meetings will focus on planning and preparing a report about the civil rights impacts of criminal asset forfeitures and how having a criminal record affects employment and occupational licensing in New Jersey. Members of the public can listen to the meetings by calling in and are also welcome to submit comments. More information can be found on the Commission's website or by contacting Ivy Davis.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Montana Advisory Committee will hold a public business meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, via Zoom. The meeting is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, and the public can join through a registration link or by phone. An opportunity for public comments is available, and any written comments should be sent within 30 days following the meeting. For accommodations or additional information, members of the public can contact Ana Victoria Fortes or the Regional Programs Coordination Unit.