SF349 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Independent School District #318, Grand Rapids American Indian mascot removal and replacement costs appropriation
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill, SF No. 349, aims to provide financial support to Independent School District No. 318 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, for the specific purpose of removing and replacing their American Indian mascot. This initiative includes changing mascots on items like athletic uniforms, school signs, various indoor and outdoor school furnishings and surfaces, and more. The state will allocate $1,000,000 from the general fund to cover these costs, with this funding available until June 30, 2027. The action is intended to ensure compliance with a specific section of Minnesota law that presumably governs or restricts the use of American Indian mascots by schools.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Finance |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Appropriates $1,000,000 to Independent School District No. 318 for mascot removal and replacement costs."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill appropriates funds for compliance with Minnesota Statutes section 121A.041 regarding the removal and replacement of American Indian mascots.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "121A.041"
}
]