Permits public schools to use indigenous names for extracurricular activities.

This bill amends the education law to allow public schools to utilize or display indigenous names for their extracurricular activities, including sports teams. It defines "indigenous names" as names depicting or referring to indigenous persons, tribes, nations, individuals, customs, symbols, or traditions. The commissioner of education must adopt regulations to allow such use and repeal any inconsistent rules. However, the commissioner may still prohibit the use of indigenous logos or mascots outside of classroom instruction.

Permits public schools to use indigenous names for extracurricular activities.

This bill amends the education law to allow public schools to utilize or display indigenous names for their extracurricular activities, including sports teams. It defines "indigenous names" as names depicting or referring to indigenous persons, tribes, nations, individuals, customs, symbols, or traditions. The commissioner of education must adopt regulations to allow such use and repeal any inconsistent rules. However, the commissioner may still prohibit the use of indigenous logos or mascots outside of classroom instruction.