This bill proposes the repeal of the prohibition on American Indian mascots in Minnesota public schools by eliminating Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.041. The new legal language inserted into the bill states that this repeal will take effect the day following final enactment for the 2025-2026 school year and later. The previous law prohibited public schools from adopting names, symbols, or images that depicted or referred to American Indian tribes or individuals as mascots, with specific reporting requirements for compliance and provisions for exemptions.

By repealing this statute, the bill effectively allows public schools to use American Indian mascots without the restrictions previously imposed. The repeal removes the requirement for schools to report their progress on compliance and the need to seek exemptions from Tribal Nations. This legislative change reflects a significant shift in policy regarding the use of American Indian imagery in school branding and representation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.041