2023-27150. Notice of Public Meeting of the Iowa Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

AGENCY:

Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION:

Announcement of public meeting.

SUMMARY:

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Iowa Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold public meetings via Zoom on Thursday, January 18, 2024 and Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of these meetings is for the Committee to begin planning a briefing series to study the barriers to mental and behavioral health access for K–12 students.

DATES:

Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Central Time

Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Central Time

ADDRESSES:

The meetings will be held via Zoom.

January 18th Business Meeting

— Registration Link (Audio/Visual): https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJIsfuCtqjwoE6EGvdTueiLTGnyVyYlUvZk

—Join by Phone (Audio Only) 1–833–435–1820 USA Toll Free: Meeting ID: 161 995 4729

February 15th Business Meeting

— Registration Link (Audio/Visual): https://www.zoomgov.com/​meeting/​register/​vJItcumqpjMsEm1mWRlXi8BXrkHC1RZ3lms

—Join by Phone (Audio Only) 1–833–435–1820 USA Toll Free: Meeting ID: 160 502 8868

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ana Fortes, Designated Federal Officer, at [e-mail] or (202) 681–0857.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This committee meeting is available to the public through the registration link above. Any interested member of the public may listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Per the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public minutes of the meeting will include a list of persons who are present at the meeting. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Closed captioning will be available for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have certain cognitive or learning impairments. To request additional accommodations, please email Corrine Sanders, Support Specialist, at [e-mail] at least 10 business days prior to the meeting.

Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Ana Fortes at [e-mail]. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at (312) 353–8311.

Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meetings will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Iowa Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission's website, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at [e-mail].

Agenda

I. Welcome and Chair Remarks

II. Planning Discussion

III. Public Comment

IV. Adjournment

Dated: December 6, 2023.

David Mussatt,

Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.