NJ A5989

Removes the requirement that appointees to the Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage hold a Master's degree in Latino or Hispanic studies or culture

Eliminates the requirement that public members have served prominently as spokespersons or leaders of Latino or Hispanic heritage organizations

Replaces previous qualification requirements with a simpler standard requiring public members to have "knowledge and experience in Latino or Hispanic studies or education"

Maintains the commission's 21-member structure, including 19 public members appointed by the Governor (9), Senate President (5), and Assembly Speaker (5)