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MA S2593

Prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth

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Introduced
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth; and of Nika C. Elugardo, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2593).

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of Native American mascots, logos, and team names by public schools in the Commonwealth. It requires the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish regulations to ensure that no public school uses an athletic team name, mascot, or logo that denigrates any racial, ethnic, gender, or religious group. The bill provides a grace period for schools to select new mascots, logos, and team names and phase out the use of prohibited ones. Schools can continue to use existing uniforms and materials with the prohibited items until they are replaced in the normal course of maintenance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (20)

Other Sponsors (1)

Committee on Education (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/12/2020)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2593
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2593.pdf
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