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Introduced
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020
05/17/2020
Introduced Session
91st Legislature 2019-2020
Bill Summary
American Indian mascot and logo use prohibited.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of American Indian mascots, nicknames, logos, and other imagery in both K-12 public schools and public postsecondary institutions. Schools can seek an exemption by submitting a written request to the Tribal Nations Education Committee and the Indian Affairs Council, who have discretion to grant such exemptions. The bill aims to eliminate the use of potentially offensive or culturally insensitive representations of American Indian tribes, individuals, customs, or traditions in educational institutions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Mary Kunesh (D)*,
Jamie Becker-Finn (D),
Robert Bierman (D),
Jack Considine (D),
Aisha Gomez (D),
Hodan Hassan (D),
Fue Lee (D),
Alice Mann (D),
Ruth Richardson (D),
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy (on 03/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4387&ssn=0&y=2019 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF4387&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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