H655

Ending Offensive Indian Mascots

Introduced·4/1/25

North Carolina bill H655 mandates the removal of American Indian mascots from public schools.

North Carolina bill H655 requires the State Board of Education to ensure no public school uses American Indian mascots. The Council on Indian Education must report on these mascots annually. If a school receives notice to change its mascot, the superintendent has one year to initiate the change. If no action is taken, the superintendent can choose a new mascot. If the mascot remains unchanged after two years, the superintendent may lose state funds, and the State Board may withhold superintendent salary.

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History

Apr 2, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 2, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 1, 2025

House

Filed