The California State Assembly (
#CALeg) has reintroduced the
#MENAInclusionAct (AB 91), marking a crucial step in securing fair representation for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities. Currently, these communities are grouped under the broad "White" category in state data.
If passed, the bill will require California agencies to collect disaggregated data on MENA populations, a move that aligns with the
#StateBarCA's recent inclusion of a MENA demographic category in its attorney census. This change is vital for shaping more accurate civil rights protections, advancing health equity, and guiding policy decisions that impact over 700,000 Californians.
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