Illinois House passes bill to ban derogatory disability mascots

Mascots are fun to laugh at. Keep it that way. - The Daily Iowan

Sometimes, the best mascot is one people laugh at. The Iowa Senate has introduced a bill that would prohibit public schools from using mascots representing disabilities. Senate File 382 seeks to ban “discriminatory mascots,” including those referencing disabilities, under the threat of cutting state tuition aid. It’s not just public schools. Private colleges would also be impacted. This is an excellent idea, because some mascots like Estherville…

Native American mascot ban heads to Illinois Senate floor

A billed passed in the Illinois House of Representatives banning specific mascots and logos related to Native American names and imagery. The legislation requires Illinois K-12 schools with these mascots to replace them. This includes logos, team names and mascots. According to legislators, 90 schools throughout the state use these references and will be required make the switch. The bill passed with a vote of 71-40. Specifically, the bill point…

Illinois House passes bill banning dwarfism slur as team name

The bill, if signed into law, currently would affect just one high school in St. Clair County. Freeburg Community High School’s mascot, the “Midgets,” is considered a slur used against people with dwarfism.

Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes Illinois House

The House passed a bill that would ban public schools from using mascots that discriminate against people with disabilities. The bill would affect just one school in St. Clair County.

Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House

A bill passed through the House on Tuesday that would, if signed into law, ban mascots that discriminate against disabilities. It would only affect one school district in Southern Illinois.

Bill that would ban Freeburg High School's Midget nickname passes Illinois House

Freeburg Community High School’s mascot, the “Midgets,” is considered a slur used against people with dwarfism.