NY A07407

Requires the Commissioner of Education to adopt regulations allowing public schools to use indigenous names for extracurricular activities and sports teams

Defines "indigenous names" as names depicting or referring to indigenous persons, tribes, nations, individuals, customs, symbols, or traditions

Mandates repeal of any existing rules or regulations that prohibit public schools from using indigenous names

Preserves the Commissioner's authority to prohibit indigenous logos or mascots (symbols/images), except when used for classroom instruction

Takes effect immediately upon enactment