Establishes a commission to ensure an accurate and equitable census count in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes the Massachusetts census equity commission to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count. The commission will develop and implement outreach programs targeting undercounted communities, including those with barriers to proper counting. Programs will include school-based initiatives, partnerships with non-profits, and a multilingual campaign. The commission will submit reports to the governor and legislative committees, and the secretary of the commonwealth will seek federal funding.
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