State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires California state agencies and departments to include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations in their strategic plans. Agencies must report on their strategic planning efforts to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and they are encouraged to use data analysis and inclusive practices to address racial equity and disparities within their operations and programs. The bill also mandates consultation with various stakeholder groups during strategic plan development.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to develop and report on strategic plans.
- Mandates the inclusion of data analysis and inclusive practices in strategic plans.
- Directs agencies to address racial equity and identified disparities.
- Requires consultation with employee organizations, the Legislature, client groups, suppliers, and contractors.
- Specifies reporting deadlines to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
Who is affected
- State agencies
- State departments
- State offices
- State commissions
- California residents
Notable changes
- Adds a requirement for agencies to specifically address racial equity and disparities in their strategic plans.
- Encourages the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to inform strategic planning.
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