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Bill > A07407
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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to permitting public schools to utilize or display indigenous names
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York State Education Law to allow public schools to utilize and display indigenous names, specifically defining "indigenous names" as references to indigenous persons, tribes, nations, individuals, customs, symbols, or traditions related to extracurricular activities like sports teams. The bill requires the commissioner of education to create regulations that permit schools to use indigenous names and removes any existing rules that would prevent such usage. While the bill allows for indigenous names, it also provides the commissioner discretion to prohibit indigenous logos or mascots except for classroom instructional purposes. The legislation aims to provide schools more flexibility in representing indigenous cultural elements while maintaining some regulatory oversight to prevent potentially offensive or stereotypical representations. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, signaling an intent to quickly implement these changes to school naming and representation practices.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (21)
Karl Brabenec (R)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Ari Brown (R),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Michael Durso (R),
Mike Fitzpatrick (R),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jodi Giglio (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
John Lemondes (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
John Mikulin (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Sam Pirozzolo (R),
Matt Simpson (R),
Doug Smith (R),
Robert Smullen (R),
Chris Tague (R),
Last Action
held for consideration in education (on 05/20/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7407 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07407&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07407 |
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