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This bill establishes the Illinois Moorish-American Family Commission, a new state-level organization designed to support and advance the interests of Moorish-American families and individuals throughout Illinois. The Commission will be composed of a diverse group of members, including government officials, state agency representatives, and Moorish-American representatives from the Moorish Science Temple of America, with a focus on improving policies, services, and opportunities for Moorish-Americans across various state departments such as Aging, Children and Family Services, Human Services, and others. The Commission's key responsibilities include monitoring legislation, assisting state agencies in developing programs, facilitating Moorish-American representation in policy implementation, and promoting research on the impact of policies on Moorish-American families. The bill provides for the Commission to be funded through state appropriations, federal and private sources, and aims to establish at least one free-standing office in each state representative district. Members will be required to complete training on Moorish-American culture and diversity, and the Commission will be overseen by the Commission on Equity and Inclusion, to which it will submit annual reports detailing its progress and achievements. The bill emphasizes collaborative efforts to enhance the social and economic well-being of Moorish-American communities across Illinois.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3481&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104