AZ SCR1012

Recognizes the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities as the fastest growing population segments in Arizona, growing from 255,000 in 2010 to over 322,000 in 2014, and nationally from 16.4 million in 2009 to 20.5 million in 2014.

Acknowledges that Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities in Arizona represent over 50 nations and speak over 100 different languages, making them among the most diverse groups in the state.

States that current data collection standards by agencies such as the National Center for Health Statistics generalize all Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders under a single label, making it difficult to analyze how race, ethnicity, and language impact health and services access.

Expresses support for improved, state-of-the-art data collection standards that collect information by race, ethnicity, and preferred language to better assess the status and needs of Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.