Provides that definition of minority business enterprise include persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent for State certification and assistance purposes; revises definition for school board and local government contract set-aside purposes.
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This bill amends New Jersey’s laws to broaden the definition of ‘minority business enterprise’ (MBE) to include individuals of Middle Eastern and North African descent for state certification and assistance programs. It also revises the definition of MBE for use in school board and local government contract set-asides. This change aims to increase access to opportunities for businesses owned by MENA individuals and communities.
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