Massachusetts H605 mandates public hearings for schools considering mascot name changes referencing people or groups.

Massachusetts H605 amends the General Laws to require school committees to hold public hearings before changing school branding that references any person, group, organization, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. At least one representative of the referenced group must attend and speak at the hearing. The commissioner will adopt rules to implement this section.

Massachusetts H605 mandates public hearings for schools considering mascot name changes referencing people or groups.

Massachusetts H605 amends the General Laws to require school committees to hold public hearings before changing school branding that references any person, group, organization, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. At least one representative of the referenced group must attend and speak at the hearing. The commissioner will adopt rules to implement this section.