Committee debates language, CLAS standards and a dynamic cultural‑competence plan

Jun 11, 2026

Members urged careful terminology and stronger adherence to CLAS standards; suggestions included using "individuals receiving services" and incorporating service‑recipient voices into a dynamic Cultural Competence Plan due in 2028.

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Members discussed how words shape experiences and access to care and urged the committee to center service recipients in planning.

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