Bill Title: Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot; defines "native name, logo, or mascot". However, provides that a school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a native name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act until September 1, 2027 if specified requirements are met.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-04-11 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez [HB5617 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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