Establishes the Office of American Freedmen Affairs to advocate for and improve conditions for descendants of emancipated slaves in Michigan.
The American Freedmen Affairs Act creates the Office of American Freedmen Affairs as an independent entity. The office will advise the governor and legislature on policies affecting American Freedmen, provide policy recommendations, and improve access to state programs. It will also conduct outreach, education, and coordination with state departments, develop economic and workforce initiatives, and conduct policy analysis. The office will submit an annual report to the governor and legislature, including assessments and recommendations.
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