Relating to affirmative action and equal opportunity requirements for state and certain educational entities

Current law sets forth a state policy to apply affirmative action measures to correct deficiencies in the state employment system where those remedies are appropriate, and sets forth various requirements relating to affirmative action for state and educational entities including but not limited to the department of administrative services (DAS), the state board of regents, the judicial branch, the department of education, school districts, area education agencies, community colleges, and accredited private institutions. 5). The bill also strikes a provision requiring DAS and the board of regents to conduct studies to evaluate employment practices and develop improved methods of dealing with all employment issues related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.7(1)(a)(2)) and that DAS and the board of regents report on specific efforts related to equal opportunity and the use of minority, women’s, and disadvantaged business enterprises.8). The bill strikes the obligation of school districts, area education agencies, and community colleges to submit an annual report to the director of the department of education on accomplishments and programs related to equal opportunity and affirmative action.