HB1986: Establishing Grants to Assist Schools Committed to Updating Mascots, Logos, School and Team Names
Overview Resources
Big Concept Resources
- The broader issue is whether public money should help schools rebrand away from Native mascots and names. https://nativenewsonline.net/health/legislation-would-pay-pennsylvania-schools-to-eliminate-native-mascots/
Pros
- Helps schools cover the cost of rebranding. https://nativenewsonline.net/health/legislation-would-pay-pennsylvania-schools-to-eliminate-native-mascots/
- Supports cultural respect by moving away from harmful Native imagery.
- Gives schools a structured way to transition names and logos.
Cons
- Uses state funds for branding instead of classroom needs. https://dced.pa.gov/programs/public-school-facility-improvement-grant-program/ and https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/02/pa-public-school-funding-lawsuit-state-budget-billions/
- Schools and communities may want to keep longstanding mascots and names.
- Could create controversy over outside influence on local school identity.
