NY State Bans Native American Names and Mascots for Schools

The New York State Board of Regents has unanimously approved new rules that will ban the use of Native American culture used by schools, including names, logos, and mascots. The ban was part of its consent agenda and schools with Native American mascots were required to find a replacement since November 2022. Schools are learning environments and choosing to use Native American mascots is a reflection of “the message their choices convey to students, parents and their communities.”