Public schools in the state have until June 30, 2025 to comply with the ban.
Following the April 2023 decision by the New York State Board of Regents to ban the use of Native American names, logos and mascots in all public schools in the state, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) this week issued official guidelines for the implementation of the ban, including penalties for non-compliance. presumptive measure.
These penalties vary in severity, with “last resort” including losing state funding to the offending school.
The ban will affect 12 school districts on Long Island, including Massapequa, Comsewogue and Brentwood.
Public schools in the state have until June 30, 2025 to comply with the ban.
