FAQ: Updating OMB’s Race and Ethnicity Data Standards

Census and Data Equity Resources 04.14.23

FAQ: Updating OMB’s Race and Ethnicity Data Standards

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is soliciting public input on initial proposals to revise its standards for federal race and ethnicity data collection through April 12, 2023. This FAQ provides background on the current standards, information on the key revisions proposed, and an overview of OMB’s revision process and opportunities for stakeholder input.