NEVADA DIVERSITY & INCLUSION LIAISON INITIATIVE

Per Senate Bill 222, all state departments, divisions, and agencies that interact or communicate with minority groups -- which include marginalized racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex or any other nonheterosexual or cisgender orientation -- or offers programs and services that affect the groups identified above, must designate, to the extent practicable a Diversity and Inclusion Liaison (DIL). The primary role of the DIL is to function as a point of contact between their respective state entities and members of the minority group or minority-serving organizations (MSO) and ensure culturally responsive services are provided and made accessible to minority groups. Please refer to SB222 for more specific information about MSOs and DILs using the link attached.

The Nevada Diversity and Inclusion Liaison Initiative is a collaborative initiative between the Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE), the Office…