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NY A07407

NY A07407
Permits public schools to utilize or display indigenous names.


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Introduced
03/25/2025
In Committee
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)

Last Action

held for consideration in education (on 05/20/2025)

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