Virginia Committee Tackles College Fairness in Zoom Session
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Virginia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on April 22, 2026, to start planning a study about how Virginia public universities are following rules from the Students for Fair Admissions case. Anyone interested can join, share their thoughts, and send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. This meeting affects students, educators, and the public by promoting fairness in university admissions without any cost to attend.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Virginia public universities study meeting
You can join a public Zoom meeting on April 22, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET where the Virginia Advisory Committee will begin planning a study on Compliance with Students for Fair Admissions at Virginia public universities. The meeting is open to the public and available via a Zoom registration link and a toll-free phone number (1-833-435-1820; Webinar ID: 161 274 0071 #).
Opportunity to submit written comments
Anyone may submit written comments about the meeting; comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting on April 22, 2026, and may be emailed to [email protected]. This lets you provide input in writing even if you cannot speak during the open comment period.
Virtual access and phone cost note
The meeting is held via Zoom (registration link provided) and can be joined by phone at 1-833-435-1820 (Webinar ID: 161 274 0071 #). Callers who use wireless lines may incur regular wireless charges that the Commission will not refund; landline calls to the toll-free number incur no charge.
Accessibility: captions and accommodations
Closed captioning is available during the meeting by selecting "CC" in the meeting platform, and additional accommodations can be requested by emailing [email protected] at least 10 business days before April 22, 2026. This makes the meeting more accessible to people with disabilities if they request accommodations in time.
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