Agency Publishes Revisions to Federal Standards for Gathering Data on Race and Ethnicity; Includes Creation of MENA Category

Agency Publishes Revisions to Federal Standards for Gathering Data on Race and Ethnicity; Includes Creation of MENA Category

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (Directive No. 15), which outlines standards for maintaining, collecting, and presenting federal data on race and ethnicity. These revisions, the first since 1997, aim to improve the quality, accuracy, and relevance of federal data on race and ethnicity, ensuring it reflects the diversity of the country. The revisions follow… (Colocho, March 29, 2024) #Health Equity, #Public Health