SCH CD-PROHIBIT NATIVE AM NAME
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024
Last action Apr 11, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Apr 5, 2024
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Maurice West
DDemocratic
Co
Abdelnasser Rashid
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Guerrero-Cuellar
DDemocratic
Co
Anne Stava
DDemocratic
Co
Diane Blair-Sherlock
DDemocratic
Co
Jen Gong-Gershowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Laura Faver Dias
DDemocratic
Co
LJ
Lilian Jiménez
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Hernandez
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Mussman
DDemocratic
Co
Norma Hernandez
DDemocratic
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