SB 21-116 CO

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The act prohibits the use of American Indian mascots (mascots) by public schools, including charter and institute charter schools, and public institutions of higher education (public school) as of June 1, 2022. The act imposes a fine of $25,000 per month for each month that a public school continues to use a mascot after such date, payable to the state education fund.The prohibition does not apply to:Any agreement that exists prior to June 30, 2021, between a federally recognized Indian tribe (tribe) and a public school, although the tribe has the right and ability to revoke the agreement at any time; Any public school that is operated by a tribe or with the approval of a tribe and existing within the boundaries of the tribe's reservation; and The ability of a tribe to create and maintain a relationship or agreement with a public school that fosters goodwill, emphasizes education and supports a curriculum that teaches American Indian history, and encourages a positive cultural exchange. Any such agreement may allow any mascot that is culturally affiliated with the tribe, as determined at the discretion of the tribe's governing body. The Colorado commission of Indian affairs shall identify each public school in the state that is using an American Indian mascot and that does not meet the criteria for an exemption and post such information on the commission's website. In addition to posting such information on its website, the commission, in coordination with the department of education, shall notify the school district of a public school, and the charter school institute, identified by the commission of the requirements related to the use of American Indian mascots, as well as the penalty for continued used of such mascots.The act allows those schools that are using American Indian mascots to apply for state financial assistance for public school capital construction grants.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• Jessie Danielson Democratic · primary
• Adrienne Benavidez Democratic · primary
• Barbara McLachlan · primary

1. Jun 28, 2021 Governor Signed · executive
2. Jun 10, 2021 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. Jun 10, 2021 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. Jun 10, 2021 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. Jun 3, 2021 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · upper
6. Jun 3, 2021 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
7. Jun 2, 2021 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee · lower
8. May 25, 2021 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
9. May 20, 2021 House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
10. Apr 26, 2021 Introduced In House - Assigned to Education · lower
11. Apr 23, 2021 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
12. Apr 22, 2021 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · upper
13. Apr 13, 2021 Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · upper
14. Apr 7, 2021 Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · upper
15. Apr 1, 2021 Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
16. Feb 23, 2021 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education · upper

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Signed Act (06/28/2021) · PDF
• Final Act (06/10/2021) · PDF
• Rerevised (06/03/2021) · PDF
• Revised (06/02/2021) · PDF
• Reengrossed (04/23/2021) · PDF
• Engrossed (04/22/2021) · PDF
• Introduced (02/23/2021) · PDF
• PA2 (05/21/2021) · PDF
• PA1 (04/05/2021) · PDF
• Committee Amendment · PDF