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HB 1356 - Prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names. - Washington Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names.

Signed by Governor Jay Inslee


Title: Prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names.

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Title: Prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names.

Highlights:

 

  • Prohibits public schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as schoolmascots, logos, or team names beginning January 1, 2022 (Sec. 2).

  • Exempts public schools that are located partly or wholly within “Indian country” or public schools in a county that contains all or part of a tribal reservation, if the tribes having regulatory jurisdiction have been consulted and informed of the school name and authorize its use (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names.

Title: Prohibits the use of Native American names or symbols as public school mascots, logos, or team names.

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