In the face of ongoing and growing workforce shortages, state policymakers have increasingly recognized the essential role of immigrant and refugee workers and have passed measures that promote workforce equity and inclusion. This report reviews state-level policy reforms enacted in 2023 to advance more equitable educational and workforce opportunities and outlines inclusive measures that state policymakers can promote during 2024 state legislative sessions and beyond.
2023 State Policy Review: Strengthening Workforces Through Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion