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MN HF4067
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Paul H. Anderson
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AI Summary
- Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 121A.041, which prohibited public schools from using American Indian names, symbols, or images as mascots, nicknames, logos, or team names.
- Eliminates the prohibition effective the day following final enactment for the 2024-2025 school year and later.
- Removes the exemption process that previously allowed schools to seek approval from the 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Minnesota and the Tribal Nations Education Committee.
- Allows public schools to adopt or maintain American Indian mascots without restriction, including those that previously required exemptions.
Legislative Description
American Indian mascot prohibition repealed.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
2/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Education Policy2/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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