End Race-Based School Mascots Bill

Official: Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025

IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesEcologyHigher educationForests, forestry, treesResearch administration and fundingUtahFires

Why This Matters

This bill aims to remove race-based logos, mascots, and names from schools and sports teams to promote respect for Native American cultures. It encourages cooperation among educational institutions and sports franchises to make these changes.

If you are a student or parent at a state school, your school's mascot could change to something more respectful.

Affects: Native American communities and students attending state educational institutions are directly affected by this bill.

Summary

Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025This bill requires the establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. Such institutes currently exist in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill calls for the Secretary of Education to work with others to remove race-based logos and mascots from schools. 2. It aims to eliminate the use of Native American logos and names at state educational institutions. 3. The bill also encourages national sports teams to stop using these logos and mascots without permission. 4. It seeks to address concerns about cultural sensitivity and respect for Native American communities. 5. The bill emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve these goals.

Who is affected?

Native American communities and students attending state educational institutions are directly affected by this bill.