Equity and Excellence Commission, 55059 [2011-22680]

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ACTION: Notice of an open meeting. AGENCY: 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: September 23, 2011. Time: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet in Washington, DC at United States Department of Education at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202, in the Barnard Auditorium. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Eichner, Designated Federal Official, Equity and Excellence Commission, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. E-mail: equitycommission@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 453–5945. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 23rd, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Equity and Excellence Commission will hold an open meeting in Washington, DC in Barnard Auditorium at the U.S. Department of Education’s main building at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:00 Sep 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 September 23 meeting will include finalizing the outline of the report, discussion of particular language for certain portions of the report and reaching consensus on particular recommendations. Due to time constraints, there will not be a public comment period, but, individuals wishing to provide comments may contact the Equity Commission via e-mail at equitycommission@ed.gov. 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 equitycommission@ed.gov. 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 September 16, 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. Sandra Battle, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement, Office for Civil Rights. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22680]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Equity and Excellence Commission

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

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an 
up-coming 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: September 23, 2011. Time: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet in Washington, DC at United States 
Department of Education at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20202, in the Barnard Auditorium.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Eichner, Designated Federal 
Official, Equity and Excellence Commission, U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. E-mail: 
equitycommission@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 453-5945.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 23rd, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 
p.m., the Equity and Excellence Commission will hold an open meeting in 
Washington, DC in Barnard Auditorium at the U.S. Department of 
Education's main building at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20202.
    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 September 23 meeting will include 
finalizing the outline of the report, discussion of particular language 
for certain portions of the report and reaching consensus on particular 
recommendations. Due to time constraints, there will not be a public 
comment period, but, individuals wishing to provide comments may 
contact the Equity Commission via e-mail at equitycommission@ed.gov.
    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 
equitycommission@ed.gov. 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 September 16, 
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.

Sandra Battle,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement, Office for Civil Rights.
[FR Doc. 2011-22680 Filed 9-2-11; 8:45 am]
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