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Board debates DEIA language, mission wording and accelerating paperless transition during strategic planning session
Summary
During a Feb. 19 strategic planning workshop, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and facilitators reviewed the board's mission and vision, debated adding culturally responsive/DEIA language to objectives, proposed an equity impact assessment, and discussed accelerating a transition to paperless, accessible processes; the board asked staff to refine wording and action plans offline.
After the petition hearing, the Board of Behavioral Sciences convened a strategic planning session for the 2026'2030 plan led by consultants Sarah Irani and Tricia Saint Clair of Solid. The facilitators framed objectives and emphasized embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the planning process.
Facilitators presented a draft mission statement: "protect and serve Californians by setting, communicating, and enforcing standards for safe and competent mental health practices." Board members debated whether the mission and vision should be aspirational ('highest quality') or use operational language ('competent') and discussed adding the term "culturally responsive." Board member…
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