This new law eliminated some of the tools available for us to achieve greater diversity and equal opportunity. However, it did not eliminate all of our tools and it did not end the Governor's commitment to making sure that everyone is given fair and equal consideration in public employment, public contracting, and public education.
Diversity is what makes our state and country unique.
And our diversity is a vital source of strength, creativity, and innovation. This article briefly outlines what Initiative 200 did and summarizes the Governor's current efforts to monitor and track our progress. Initiative 200 eliminated some of the tools available for us to achieve greater diversity and equal opportunity. However, it did not eliminate all of our tools. The Program allows the state to expand the candidates considered for a job by adding up to 3 candidates from an under-represented group to the top seven finalists.