H 740
An Act relative to school mascot name changes
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Bill overview
This bill, H.740, addresses the issue of school mascots and seeks to require schools to review and potentially change mascots that are considered offensive or harmful. It aims to align school identities with values of inclusivity and respect, particularly regarding depictions of Native Americans. The bill would establish a process for schools to evaluate their mascots and make necessary adjustments. It was referred to the Joint Committee on Education and has a scheduled hearing.
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.740 194th (Current)
An Act relative to school mascot name changes
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 740) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to school mascot name changes. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.740
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
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