Prohibition modification on American Indian mascots

Minnesota Senate File 464 prohibits public schools in Minnesota from using American Indian mascots, nicknames, or symbols as school identifiers starting September 1, 2026, unless an exemption applies. It exempts schools on federally recognized tribal reservations where at least 95% of students are American Indian. Schools must report compliance progress to legislators by February 2025 and 2026, and the state will provide up to $2 million in 2026 to help schools replace prohibited mascots through a new funding program administered by the Department of Education. The bill directly affects all public school districts using such mascots, with specific reporting and funding mechanisms to support transition.