Prohibition on Using Native American Mascots in Public Schools

Late in 2022, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced that “public school districts are prohibited from utilizing Native American mascots” and must begin to formulate a plan to change them. After a final vote on the regulation early this year, Part 123 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Prohibiting the Use of Indigenous Names, Mascots, and Logos by Public Schools (Part 123) became effective on May 3, 2023....
By: Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC