Human rights commission duties.

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  • (1) promote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by:
    • (a) encouraging appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating the federal and state holiday, which occurs on the third Monday of January each year;
    • (b) seeking to involve the public and private sectors in promoting diversity, equality, and human rights;
    • (c) providing recommendations and assistance to government entities and private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday;
    • (d) coordinating efforts with state residents of diverse backgrounds and with private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday; and
    • (e) partnering with educational institutions to assist schools in promoting appropriate events to honor human rights and the holiday; and
  • (2) report annually to the division regarding the activities of the commission.




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