Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department.
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This bill establishes the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a principal department within the New Jersey Executive Branch. The department’s responsibilities include promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across the state government, developing strategic plans, and ensuring equitable practices in recruitment, hiring, and workforce development. It also transfers the Small Business Registration and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Services Unit to the new department and outlines guidelines for data collection and reporting on workforce diversity.
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