National Immigration Agency (NIA), requesting their responses within a designated timeframe. iii. Review of Government Data The Commission reviewed publicly accessible government data to gain insight into statistics such as birth and death rates in Taiwan, labor force figures, trends in population aging, and the current tally of valid permanent residency permits. iv. Consultative Meeting on Investigative Report The Commission finalized a draft of the investigative report after assembling domestic literature, pertinent educational regulations, international human rights covenants, and feedback from government entities. Subsequently, on July 9th, 2024, a consultative meeting with experts was convened to evaluate the draft and propose avenues for its revision. E. Limitations The investigation was significantly limited by time, which hindered a comprehensive understanding and examination of the rights and responsibilities of non-citizens residing in Taiwan. Furthermore, several requests for information directed at pertinent agencies and specific inquiries must be addressed adequately. Consequently, the investigation was restricted to the parameters of the complaint and concentrated on formulating a report that explores the relationship between Article 56 of the Senior High School Education Act and international human rights covenants. F. Responses from Authorities The Commission recognized several critical authorities involved in the investigation, including the MOE, the NDC, MOL, NIA, and MOF. Inquiries were dispatched to these entities, seeking their feedback and relevant statistical information. The summarized responses received from these agencies are detailed as follows: 8