Permits public schools to utilize or display indigenous names
This bill allows public schools to use Indigenous names for extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, by requiring the education commissioner to create new regulations permitting this practice. It defines "indigenous names" as references to Indigenous cultures, tribes, or traditions, while clarifying that schools may display related symbols only in classroom instruction (not for team branding). The bill removes current restrictions on using Indigenous names but does not mandate schools to adopt them or permit all visual representations like logos or mascots.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
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