An Act prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits public schools in Massachusetts from using Native American mascots. It aims to remove imagery and symbols that are considered offensive and disrespectful to Native American communities. The legislation seeks to align school practices with broader efforts to promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. This bill builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of Native American mascots by public schools.
- Applies to all public schools within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Requires schools to transition away from using Native American mascots.
- The bill is being referred to the committee on Education.
- Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Public schools in Massachusetts
- Students attending public schools in Massachusetts
- Native American communities
- School administrators and staff
- School boards
Notable changes
- This bill represents a continuation of efforts to address the use of Native American mascots in schools.
- It builds upon previous legislative attempts to achieve the same goal.
- The bill does not currently include specific guidelines or a timeline for the removal of mascots.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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