Illinois HB3527 prohibits public educational institutions from using disability-based mascots, logos, or names.
Illinois HB3527, known as the Prohibition of Discriminatory Disability Mascots Act, mandates that public educational institutions cease the use of any school or athletic team name, logo, or mascot that is derogatory or representative of an individual or group based on disability. The Act defines "discriminatory disability mascot" as any name, logo, or mascot that perpetuates harmful stereotypes or discrimination based on disability.
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