State agency officials: training on responding to hate: local agency officials: anti-hate speech training.
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Overview
This bill requires state and local officials to complete training on anti-hate speech and sexual harassment. Starting January 1, 2028, state officials must finish one hour of anti-hate speech training within six months of taking office and every four years thereafter. Local agencies and officials must also complete similar training, with specific requirements for elected officials. The bill mandates record-keeping for these trainings and includes provisions for officials serving multiple agencies to streamline the training process, while also addressing costs associated with these requirements through state reimbursement.
Key provisions
- State officials must complete one hour of anti-hate speech training within 6 months of taking office and every 4 years thereafter.
- Local agencies and officials must complete one hour of anti-hate speech training within 6 months of taking office and every 4 years thereafter.
- Training for elected state and local officials must include anti-hate speech components.
- State agencies and local agencies must maintain records of training completion for at least 5 years.
- Officials serving multiple agencies only need to complete training once every 2 years.
- The bill requires consultation with city attorneys or county counsels regarding training content.
- The bill addresses costs associated with the training through state reimbursement.
- Legislative findings support the public’s right to access information related to official training.
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