FL S0388

Establishes the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Executive Office of the Governor, headed by a Chief Diversity Officer appointed by the Governor.

Chief Diversity Officer must have a master's degree in human resource management, social justice, education, sociology, public administration, or related field, plus 3 years of professional experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Chief Diversity Officer must create a strategic plan by October 1, 2022 (updated every 4 years) to guide state agencies in removing systemic barriers and advancing equity for underserved communities including racial minorities, LGBTQ+ persons, persons with disabilities, and rural populations.

Chief Diversity Officer shall review state agency policies and programs by January 31, 2023 to identify systemic barriers faced by underserved communities and coordinate with the Attorney General to identify and recommend repeal of laws promoting racial discrimination.

Chief Diversity Officer shall contract for implicit bias training for state employees and advise the Governor on economic, health, educational, and environmental inequities affecting underserved communities.