SF97 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
American Indian mascot exemption requirements amendment
Related bill: HF519
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 97 is aimed at modifying the current rules that govern the use of American Indian mascots by public schools in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill proposes that public schools can apply for an exemption to continue using American Indian mascots. To do so, they must submit a written request to all 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Minnesota and the Tribal Nations Education Committee by a set deadline. If any of these Tribal Nations or the Committee objects to the exemption by a specified date, the school's request will be denied, and they must discontinue the use of the mascot by September 1, 2026. However, if there is no American Indian Tribe in the same county as the school, that school is automatically exempt from the ban on using American Indian mascots.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
| January 21, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provision allowing exemption if no tribal objection in the same county."
],
"removed": [
"Requirement for written request submission and denial based on opposition."
],
"summary": "This bill modifies exemption requirements for American Indian mascots under section 121A.041.",
"modified": [
"Altered process and criteria for schools seeking exemption from mascot prohibition."
]
},
"citation": "121A.041",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
}
]