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IA HF402
IA HF402A bill for an act prohibiting certain mascots in schools, and including effective date provisions.
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Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
In Committee
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Introduced Session
90th General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a public or nonpublic school from having or adopting a name, symbol, or image that depicts or refers to a term that is commonly thought to be derogatory of a specific group or culture or a Native American tribe, individual, custom, or tradition to be used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead, or team name of the school. The prohibition on Native American mascots does not apply to a school under the control of a Native American tribe and under the purview of the bureau of Indian education. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public and non-public schools in Iowa from using names, symbols, or images that depict or refer to Native American tribes, individuals, customs, or traditions as mascots, nicknames, logos, letterheads, or team names. The prohibition does not apply to schools under the control of a Native American tribe and under the purview of the Bureau of Indian Education. The bill also prohibits the use of terms that are commonly thought to be derogatory of a specific group or culture. The provisions of the bill take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 407. (on 02/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=HF402 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/90/attachments/HF402.html |
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