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PA HB1987

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Rabb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Schools may not use Native American names, symbols, or images as mascots, nicknames, logos, or letterheads unless they obtain written consent from a tax-exempt Native American rights organization founded before 1945

  • Schools using Native American imagery must conduct school-wide programs on Native American culture at least twice per year and offer coursework on Native American contributions to society

  • Schools must file annual reports with the State Board of Education detailing their Native American culture and history academic programs

  • Non-compliant schools become ineligible for Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association membership and cannot participate in PIAA-sponsored athletic contests

  • Applies to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, regional charter schools, and private schools; takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In preliminary provisions, providing for limitation on school mascots.

Last Action

Referred to Education

10/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Education10/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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