Bill before Illinois House requires Arab Americans be counted in state data

CHICAGO – On Wednesday, a bill that would ensure those who identify themselves as Middle Eastern or North African are counted in state data progres...

March 12, 2023
1:54 PM

CHICAGO – On Wednesday, a bill that would ensure those who identify themselves as Middle Eastern or North African are counted in state data progressed in the Illinois House of Representatives. The legislation, House Bill 3768, passed the State Government Administration Committee. It will go to the House floor for a vote, and then the Senate for a final vote. If passed into law, the bill would add a category called Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) to the Uniform Racial Classification Act.

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