Minnesota SF1404 modifies American Indian mascot exemption requirements and establishes funding for mascot replacement.

Minnesota SF1404 amends the state's education statutes to prohibit public schools from using American Indian mascots starting September 1, 2026. Schools can apply for an exemption by submitting a request to all 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Minnesota and the Tribal Nations Education Committee by September 1, 2023. The exemption is denied if any Tribal Nation opposes it by December 15, 2023. Schools must obtain written consent from the nearest Tribal Nation or all nearby Tribal Nations if more than one is near.

Minnesota SF1404 modifies American Indian mascot exemption requirements and establishes funding for mascot replacement.

Minnesota SF1404 amends the state's education statutes to prohibit public schools from using American Indian mascots starting September 1, 2026. Schools can apply for an exemption by submitting a request to all 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Minnesota and the Tribal Nations Education Committee by September 1, 2023. The exemption is denied if any Tribal Nation opposes it by December 15, 2023. Schools must obtain written consent from the nearest Tribal Nation or all nearby Tribal Nations if more than one is near.