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PERSONAL RACE AND ETHNICITY FORM Federal and State laws require the use of the following racial and ethnic classification for students in public schools in Maryland. Please complete BOTH Part 1 and

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How to fill out personal race and ethnicity:

1. Start by carefully reading the instructions provided on the form or document you are filling out. It is essential to understand the specific requirements and terminology used.
2. Determine your racial and ethnic background based on your self-identification. Remember that race and ethnicity are subjective and vary from person to person. It is about your own perception of your heritage and cultural background.
3. When selecting your race, choose the option that best represents your racial background or a multiracial option if applicable. Common racial categories may include White, Black or African American, Asian, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or "Other" if none of the predefined options accurately describe your background.
4. For ethnicity, choose the option that corresponds to your cultural or ethnic background. Common options include Hispanic or Latino, Non-Hispanic or Non-Latino, and "Other" if there is no suitable option provided.
5. If the form allows you to provide more specific information, you may have the opportunity to write in or select subcategories that align with your heritage more accurately. This may include specific ethnicities within larger racial or cultural groups.

Who needs personal race and ethnicity:

1. Government agencies and institutions that collect demographic data often require individuals to provide their personal race and ethnicity information. This data is used for statistical purposes and to monitor and address issues related to equal opportunity, discrimination, and representation.
2. Employers may request this information as part of their affirmative action or diversity initiatives. They use this data to ensure they have a diverse workforce and to evaluate the effectiveness of their hiring practices.
3. Educational institutions, such as colleges and universities, may ask for this information to track and analyze the diversity of their student body and to assess the representation of different racial and ethnic groups within their institution.
4. Researchers and organizations involved in social sciences and public health may collect personal race and ethnicity data to study health disparities, healthcare access, socioeconomic factors, and other related topics.
5. Some forms, surveys, or questionnaires may ask for personal race and ethnicity data simply to gather demographic information for research or analytical purposes. Participation is typically voluntary, and the data is anonymized to protect individual privacy.

Remember, providing personal race and ethnicity information is optional in many cases, and it is up to each individual to decide whether they are comfortable disclosing this information based on their own beliefs and preferences.

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What is personal race and ethnicity?

Personal race and ethnicity refer to the categorization of an individual based on their race and ethnic background.

Who is required to file personal race and ethnicity?

Personal race and ethnicity forms are typically required to be filled out by individuals for demographic data collection purposes.

How to fill out personal race and ethnicity?

Personal race and ethnicity forms can typically be filled out by selecting the appropriate checkboxes or writing in specific information.

What is the purpose of personal race and ethnicity?

The purpose of collecting personal race and ethnicity data is to track diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals.

What information must be reported on personal race and ethnicity?

Individuals may be asked to report their race, ethnicity, and any other relevant demographic information.