Minnesota HF519 amends exemption requirements for American Indian mascots in public schools.

Minnesota HF519 amends the exemption requirements for American Indian mascots in public schools. The bill modifies the process by which a public school can seek an exemption to the prohibition on using American Indian mascots. Schools must submit a written request to all 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Minnesota and the Tribal Nations Education Committee by September 1, 2023. If any of these entities oppose the exemption by December 15, 2023, the exemption is denied. Schools whose exemption requests are denied must comply with the prohibition by September 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF519 amends exemption requirements for American Indian mascots in public schools.

Minnesota HF519 amends the exemption requirements for American Indian mascots in public schools. The bill modifies the process by which a public school can seek an exemption to the prohibition on using American Indian mascots. Schools must submit a written request to all 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Minnesota and the Tribal Nations Education Committee by September 1, 2023. If any of these entities oppose the exemption by December 15, 2023, the exemption is denied. Schools whose exemption requests are denied must comply with the prohibition by September 1, 2026.