The bill proposes the repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.041, which currently prohibits public schools from using American Indian mascots, names, or symbols. The repeal will take effect the day following final enactment, specifically for the 2025-2026 school year and later. This change will eliminate the requirement for public schools to remove or refrain from adopting any names, symbols, or images that depict or refer to American Indian tribes or individuals as mascots, nicknames, or logos.

Additionally, the bill includes a new section labeled "REPEALER," confirming the removal of the existing prohibition on American Indian mascots. The previous law mandated that schools report their compliance progress and seek exemptions from the prohibition, which will no longer be necessary following the repeal. This legislative change reflects a significant shift in policy regarding the use of American Indian imagery in Minnesota public schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.041