New York State Bans Native American Mascots and Team Names Statewide

The New York State Board of Regents has voted unanimously to ban the use of Native American mascots, team names, and logos in public schools, affecting around a dozen Long Island school districts. Districts have until the end of the 2024-25 school year to remove all such references from uniforms, scoreboards, fields, and buildings on school property. Districts that do not comply risk being denied state aid, and school officials in those districts could lose their jobs. The cost of the changes could exceed $400,000 per district.