[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 41233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17628]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Equity and Excellence Commission

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an 
upcoming meeting of the Equity and Excellence Commission (Commission). 
The notice also describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of 
this meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) and is intended to notify the public of their 
opportunity to attend.

DATES: July 28th, 2011.
    Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet in Washington, DC at Potomac Center 
Plaza, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202 in the auditorium 
(room 10026).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Chen, Designated Federal 
Official, Equity and Excellence Commission, U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. e-mail: 
[email protected]. Telephone: (202) 453-6624.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 28th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 
p.m, the Equity and Excellence Commission will hold an open meeting in 
Washington, DC at the U.S. Department of Education's suite at Potomac 
Center Plaza.
    The purpose of the Commission is to collect information, analyze 
issues, and obtain broad public input regarding how the Federal 
government can increase educational opportunity by improving school 
funding equity. The Commission will also make recommendations for 
restructuring school finance systems to achieve equity in the 
distribution of educational resources and further student performance, 
especially for the students at the lower end of the achievement gap. 
The Commission will examine the disparities in meaningful educational 
opportunities that give rise to the achievement gap, with a focus on 
systems of finance, and recommend appropriate ways in which Federal 
policies could address such disparities.
    The agenda for the Commission's third meeting will include a 
discussion of the proposed recommendations and the best structure for 
the report. The agenda will include any relevant reports from the 
subcommittees, as well. Due to time constraints, there will not be a 
public comment period, but individuals wishing to provide comment(s) 
may contact the Equity Commission via e-mail at 
[email protected].
    Individuals interested in attending the meeting must register in 
advance because seating may be limited. Please contact Kimberly 
Watkins-Foote at (202) 260-8197 or by e-mail at 
[email protected]. Individuals who will need accommodations for a 
disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, 
assistive listening devices, or materials in alternative format) should 
notify Watkins-Foote at (202) 260-8197 no later than July 14th, 2011. 
We will attempt to meet requests for accommodations after this date but 
cannot guarantee their availability. The meeting site is accessible to 
individuals with disabilities.
    Records are kept of all Commission proceedings and are available 
for public inspection at the Department of Education, 400 Maryland 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m 
E.S.T.

Russlynn Ali,
Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights.
[FR Doc. 2011-17628 Filed 7-12-11; 8:45 am]
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