Pennsylvania HB1986 establishes a grant program to help schools and higher education institutions transition away from American Indian mascots.

HB1986 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to create a Mascot Transition Grant program. The Department of Education will award grants of up to $20,000 to eligible institutions that discontinue using American Indian mascots. Grants can be used for expenses related to removing mascots from branding, sports equipment, facilities, and other items. The bill establishes the Mascot Grant Fund, funded by $1,000,000 from the state budget, to implement the grant program. Eligible institutions include school districts, charter schools, and public institutions of higher education.

Pennsylvania HB1986 establishes a grant program to help schools and higher education institutions transition away from American Indian mascots.

HB1986 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to create a Mascot Transition Grant program. The Department of Education will award grants of up to $20,000 to eligible institutions that discontinue using American Indian mascots. Grants can be used for expenses related to removing mascots from branding, sports equipment, facilities, and other items. The bill establishes the Mascot Grant Fund, funded by $1,000,000 from the state budget, to implement the grant program. Eligible institutions include school districts, charter schools, and public institutions of higher education.