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 "city": "Commission for the Deaf",
 "state": "LA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/la-commission-for-the-deaf-433/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-10-16",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": "Louisiana Commission for the Deaf schedules October 16, 2026 meeting",
   "summary": "The provided text is a general schedule of public meeting dates for 2026. It does not contain a specific agenda of items to be decided or discussed for the October 16 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/433_LCD%20Public%20Meeting%20Notice%202026%20Dates3.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-17",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": "Board to review deaf interpreter standards and interpreter workforce funding",
   "summary": "The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Board of Commissioners meets quarterly to guide programs for d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing citizens. The board will review and possibly approve final deaf interpreter minimum qualification standards, receive an update on court interpreter standards, and consider a proposal for additional funding for interpreter certification and tuition reimbursement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/433_LCD%20Public%20Meeting%20Agenda%20July%2017,%202026%20Draft.docx",
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   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=433"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": "Commission reviews sign language interpreter standards and workforce funding",
   "summary": "The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is meeting to discuss qualification standards and registration for sign language interpreters. The board will review a proposal for workforce funding via certification and tuition reimbursement. Members will also receive updates on direct service contractors for fiscal year 27.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/433_LCD%20Public%20Meeting%20Agenda%20May%2029%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/433__LCD%20MINUTES%205_29_2026-%20Final%20Draft.docx",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=433"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-17",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": "Louisiana Commission for the Deaf holds quarterly board meeting April 17, 2026",
   "summary": "The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) Board of Commissioners will meet on April 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, with ASL interpreters and live captioning provided. The full agenda will be posted two weeks before the meeting. This is a routine quarterly meeting; no specific decisions or proposals are listed in this notice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/433_LCD%20Public%20Meeting%20Notice%202026%20Dates1.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=433"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-17",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/433__LCD%20MINUTES%201_16_2025_Final.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=433"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-16",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": "Quarterly meeting to set interpreter standards and review strategic plan",
   "summary": "The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf meets to review proposed minimum qualification standards for sign language interpreters in education, community, and court settings, discuss a new FY27-29 strategic plan, and consider the creation of advisory committees. The board also receives updates on interpreter mentorship programs, regional support centers, and mental health initiatives for the Deaf community.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/433_LCD%20Public%20Meeting%20Agenda%20January%2016%202026%20approved.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=433"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": "Commission for the Deaf to discuss Interpreter Advisory Committee details",
   "summary": "The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf will meet to review its mandate and discuss the creation of an Interpreter Advisory Committee. The body will consider the purpose, membership criteria, and duties of this new committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/433_Ad%20hoc%20Meeting%20DRAFT%20Agenda%20-%20Jan%2012%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=433"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Commission for the Deaf",
   "headline": "Commission discusses creation of an Interpreter Advisory Committee",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review a mandate regarding the formation of an Interpreter Advisory Committee. The discussion includes defining the committee's purpose, membership criteria, and duties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/433_Ad%20hoc%20Meeting%20DRAFT%20Agenda%20-%20Jan%207%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/433_Ad%20hoc%20Meeting%20DRAFT%20Meeting%20Mintues-%20Jan%207%202026.docx",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=433"
  }
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