Includes Middle Eastern and North African persons in the definition of "minority group member" for purposes of participation by minority group members and women with respect to state contracts.
Includes middle Eastern and North African persons in the definition of "minority group member" for purposes of participation by minority group members and women with respect to state contracts.
Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.
Establishes minority youth-owned business enterprises in the state of New York and the city of New York; creates certain contracting opportunities for members of minority youth-owned business enterprises; establishes an implementation program and oversight committee for minority youth-owned business enterprises.