A 4243 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Exempts Wantagh school district from regulations regarding the use of indigenous mascots

Bill A 4243 exempts the Wantagh Union Free School District from New York State regulations that restrict the use of indigenous names, mascots, and logos. The bill explicitly removes the district's obligation to comply with any relevant law, rule, or regulation - including specific provisions in the state's education codes - regarding these symbols. This exemption takes effect immediately upon enactment, allowing the school district to continue using its current mascot and related imagery without state oversight. The bill directly affects the Wantagh school district by granting it a permanent waiver from these statewide requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dave McDonough
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
NY
14