Civil & Administrative

Montana Civil Rights Advisory Committee Announces Public Meeting on DEI and Civil Rights

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This notice announces a public online meeting of the Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026, and will focus on planning future virtual briefings about diversity, equity, inclusion, and civil rights in Montana. The practical impact is limited. Members of the public can attend by Zoom or phone, make comments if time allows, request accessibility accommodations in advance, and submit written comments within 30 days after the meeting.

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Key Changes

  • Announces a public virtual meeting on May 20, 2026
  • Sets the meeting purpose as planning future briefings on DEI and civil rights in Montana
  • Provides public participation, accessibility, and written comment procedures

Obligations

What this law requires

low

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights must make the Montana Advisory Committee meeting available to the public through the listed Zoom registration link and phone access information.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
May 20, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
disclosure
low

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights must provide an open comment period during the public meeting to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
During the May 20, 2026 meeting
operational
low

Public meeting minutes must include a list of persons present at the meeting, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

U.S. Commission on Civil RightsMontana Advisory Committee
After the May 20, 2026 meeting when minutes are prepared
disclosure
medium

The Commission must provide closed captioning for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have certain cognitive or learning impairments.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
During the May 20, 2026 meeting
operational
low

Requests for additional accommodations must be submitted by email to Angelica Trevino at [email protected] at least 10 business days before the meeting.

members of the public requesting additional accommodations
At least 10 business days prior to the May 20, 2026 meeting
operational

Affected Parties

Montana residents interested in civil rights issuesPublic stakeholders following DEI policy discussions+1 more…

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civil rights,public meeting,Montana