Equity and Excellence Commission, 48661-48662 [2010-19800]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 11, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Department of Education. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, be faxed to (202) 395–5806 or e-mailed to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov with a cc: to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 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Also included is an annual and a final performance report for CongressionallyDirected grants (earmarks) (84.116Z). A total of five (5) forms comprise this collection. We need to collect this data in order to evaluate and assess each grantee for continued funding and assessment of their project. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or from the Department’s Web site at https:// edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 4304. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments’’ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to the Internet address ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202– 401–0920. Please specify the complete title and OMB Control Number of the information collection when making your request. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339. [FR Doc. 2010–19808 Filed 8–10–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Equity and Excellence Commission U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of Establishment of the Equity and Excellence Commission. AGENCY: The U.S. Secretary of Education (Secretary) announces the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48661 establishment of the Equity and Excellence Commission (Equity Commission or Commission). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended; 5 U.S.C.A., Appendix 2) shall govern the Equity Commission. Purpose: The Secretary is establishing the Commission in order 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. In order to achieve this purpose, the Commission will collect and analyze information related to the issues described above, including information and comment from members of the public. To this end, the Commission will conduct no fewer than four (4) town hall meetings in different parts of the country, in addition to convening at such other times as the Commission deems appropriate, to gather information and will utilize other means of outreach to encourage and facilitate a public discussion of the issues. Approximately fifteen (15) months after the appointment of the members, the Commission will submit a report to the Secretary outlining its findings and any recommendations. The Commission’s report will address, at a minimum, the following: • Options for how Federal, State, and local governments could establish funding systems to ensure that all students receive equal educational opportunities. • The cost of education in different settings, with consideration of students’ educational needs, school needs, and variations in geography. The Secretary will share a copy of the report with Congress through the United States Senate Committees on Appropriations and on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the United States House of Representatives Committees on Appropriations and on Education and Labor. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Education, White House E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM 11AUN1 48662 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 11, 2010 / Notices Liaison Office, Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202) 401–3677. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: https://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/ index.html. Dated: August 5, 2010. Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education. [FR Doc. 2010–19800 Filed 8–10–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Equity and Excellence Commission Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. ACTION: Request for Nominations to Serve on the Equity and Excellence Commission. AGENCY: The Secretary of Education (Secretary) invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Equity and Excellence Commission. SUMMARY: The Equity and Excellence Commission (Equity Commission or Commission) will be established by the Secretary of Education and governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended; 5 U.S.C.A., Appendix 2). The Commission will 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 Commission will submit a report to the Secretary outlining its findings and any recommendations. The Secretary will share a copy of this report with Congress through the United States Senate Committees on Appropriations and on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the United States House of Representatives Committees on sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 Aug 10, 2010 Jkt 220001 Appropriations and on Education and Labor. The Commission will be composed of approximately 15 members, including persons who have knowledge of and expertise in systems of school finance, taxes, or civil rights. The Secretary intends that at least one-third of the members will have experience working in or with State educational agencies or local educational agencies. The Commission will also include ex officio members from the Department, including, but not limited to, the Deputy Secretary, the General Counsel, and the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. Nomination Process: Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more qualified individuals for membership. If you would like to nominate an individual or yourself for appointment to the Commission, please submit the following information to the Department’s White House Liaison Office: • A copy of the nominee’s resume; • A cover letter that provides the reason(s) for nominating the individual; and • Contact information for the nominee (name, title, and business address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address). In addition, the cover letter must state that the nominee (if you are nominating someone other than yourself) has agreed to be nominated and is willing to serve on the Commission. Nominees will be appointed based on: • Technical qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated knowledge of issues related to systems of school finance, taxes, and civil rights; and • Demonstrated experience, integrity, impartiality, and good judgment. The Secretary will appoint members for the life of the Commission, which will span approximately 15 months. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the full term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed will be appointed for the remainder of such term. Members will serve without compensation. However, members may receive reimbursement for travel expenses for attending Commission meetings, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by the Federal travel regulations. These members will serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) and, as SGEs, will be chosen for their individual expertise, qualifications, and experience; they will provide advice and make recommendations based on their independent judgment and will PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 not be speaking for or representing the views of any nongovernmental organization or recognizable group of persons. DATES: Nominations for individuals to serve on the Commission must be submitted (postmarked, if sending by mail; submitted electronically; or received, if hand-delivered) by September 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations, including attachments, by any of the following methods: • Electronically: Send to: WhiteHouseLiaison@ed.gov (specify in the e-mail subject line, ‘‘Equity Commission Nomination’’). • Mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger, or courier service: Submit one copy of the documents listed above to the following address: U.S. Department of Education, White House Liaison Office, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 7C109, Washington, DC 20202, Attn: Karen Akins. For questions, contact Karen Akins, White House Liaison Office, at (202) 401–3677, at (202) 205–0723 (fax), or via e-mail at WhiteHouseLiaison@ed.gov. Dated: August 5, 2010. Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education. [FR Doc. 2010–19798 Filed 8–10–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Nevada Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Nevada Test Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Atomic Testing Museum, 755 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Rupp, Board Administrator, 232 Energy Way, M/S 505, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030. Phone: (702) 657–9088; Fax (702) 295–5300 or e-mail: ntscab@nv.doe.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM 11AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 11, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48661-48662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19800]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Equity and Excellence Commission

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

ACTION: Notice of Establishment of the Equity and Excellence 
Commission.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Secretary of Education (Secretary) announces the 
establishment of the Equity and Excellence Commission (Equity 
Commission or Commission). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
(Pub. L. 92-463, as amended; 5 U.S.C.A., Appendix 2) shall govern the 
Equity Commission.
    Purpose: The Secretary is establishing the Commission in order 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.
    In order to achieve this purpose, the Commission will collect and 
analyze information related to the issues described above, including 
information and comment from members of the public. To this end, the 
Commission will conduct no fewer than four (4) town hall meetings in 
different parts of the country, in addition to convening at such other 
times as the Commission deems appropriate, to gather information and 
will utilize other means of outreach to encourage and facilitate a 
public discussion of the issues. Approximately fifteen (15) months 
after the appointment of the members, the Commission will submit a 
report to the Secretary outlining its findings and any recommendations. 
The Commission's report will address, at a minimum, the following:
     Options for how Federal, State, and local governments 
could establish funding systems to ensure that all students receive 
equal educational opportunities.
     The cost of education in different settings, with 
consideration of students' educational needs, school needs, and 
variations in geography.

The Secretary will share a copy of the report with Congress through the 
United States Senate Committees on Appropriations and on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions and the United States House of 
Representatives Committees on Appropriations and on Education and 
Labor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Education, White 
House

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Liaison Office, Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202) 401-3677.
    The official version of this document is the document published in 
the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of 
the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available 
on GPO Access at: https://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/.

    Dated: August 5, 2010.
Arne Duncan,
Secretary of Education.
[FR Doc. 2010-19800 Filed 8-10-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4000-01-P

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