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New York may loosen rules on Indigenous school mascots
Original: State education department may loosen regulations on Indigenous mascots for high schools
The state education department is considering loosening its regulations on Indigenous-themed mascots used by high schools. The move would affect the ongoing push to retire team names and imagery many consider offensive to Native American communities. The proposal is drawing attention from school districts, tribal advocates and residents weighing in on both sides.
Why now: People are debating the balance between Indigenous representation concerns and local school traditions as the state revisits its mascot policy.
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