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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS; CREATING THE GOVERNOR'S LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY NETWORK; PROVIDING DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR CULTURAL AWARENESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIVERSE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCY CERTIFICATION; REQUIRING ALL PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING ALL BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, TO HAVE CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Governor's Diversity Leadership Network, a diverse group appointed by the Governor to promote awareness and appreciation of New Mexico's cultural differences. The network will develop cultural awareness and competency training resources for public and private sector employers, and implement a certification program for businesses that complete the training. The bill also requires cultural awareness training for all state, legislative, judicial, and public education employees at least once every two years. The training aims to foster cross-cultural relationships and create a statewide cultural diversity network.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution (on 02/25/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=245&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0245.pdf |
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