HF 1549 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

American Indian drumming in public schools allowed.

HF 1549 requires Minnesota public school districts and charter schools to allow American Indian drumming at graduation ceremonies when requested by the school's American Indian parent committee or student organization. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 124D.792 to explicitly state that schools must not prohibit American Indian regalia or objects of cultural significance at graduations, and must permit drumming upon request. It directly affects public schools in Minnesota and impacts American Indian students, families, and cultural practices during graduation events. The key provision is a mandatory allowance of drumming upon formal request, not a general permission.
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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