American Indian mascot exemption requirements modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's law prohibiting public schools from using American Indian mascots, nicknames, or symbols as team names. Starting September 1, 2026, most schools must stop using such mascots unless they obtain tribal consent or qualify for an exemption (e.g., schools on tribal reservations with 95% American Indian students). It requires schools to report compliance progress to legislators and creates a new process for schools to apply for state funding - appropriating $2.026 million for fiscal year 2026 - to replace prohibited mascots on uniforms, facilities, and digital platforms. The bill directly affects public school districts and requires written consent from all nearby Tribal Nations for exemption requests.