Permits public schools to utilize or display indigenous names.

This bill amends the education law to allow public schools to use or display indigenous names. It defines "indigenous names" as names depicting or referring to indigenous persons, tribes, nations, individuals, customs, symbols, or traditions. The commissioner is directed to adopt regulations permitting such use and to repeal any inconsistent rules. The bill does not prohibit the commissioner from regulating the use of indigenous logos or mascots outside of classroom instruction.

Permits public schools to utilize or display indigenous names.

This bill amends the education law to allow public schools to use or display indigenous names. It defines "indigenous names" as names depicting or referring to indigenous persons, tribes, nations, individuals, customs, symbols, or traditions. The commissioner is directed to adopt regulations permitting such use and to repeal any inconsistent rules. The bill does not prohibit the commissioner from regulating the use of indigenous logos or mascots outside of classroom instruction.