Prohibiting the use of certain names, mascots, or related materials by public and accredited nonpublic schools and including effective date provisions

This bill prohibits a public or accredited nonpublic school from having or adopting as a representation of the school a name, nickname, or team name or a symbol, mascot, logo, letterhead, or other image that depicts or refers to Native Americans, including aspects of Native American cultures, custom, tradition, or individual or specific Native American tribes. The bill specifies exceptions to this prohibition. The bill also prohibits a public or accredited nonpublic school from having or adopting as a representation of the school a name, nickname, or team name or a symbol, mascot, logo, letterhead, or other image that denigrates or is commonly thought to be derogatory of any racial; ethnic; religious; or physical, intellectual, developmental, or learning disability group, or any culture. A public school or nonpublic school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a prohibited matter that were purchased before July 1, 2025, if specified requirements are met. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.