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Santa Rita to retire 'Indians' mascot under AB 3074; students selecting new name ahead of 2026 deadline
Summary
Following Assembly Bill 3074, the Santa Rita Union School District presented historical research and said students in grades 3–5 are developing finalists for a new mascot, with a board decision expected in October and a requirement to retire the term by July 1, 2026.
The Santa Rita Union School District presented a background briefing Tuesday on the history of the Santa Rita “Indians” mascot and on the process leading to a student‑driven selection of a new mascot after Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3074 into law. A staff member leading the presentation told the board, “Assembly Bill 3074...prohibits California public schools from using the term Indian as a mascot, team name, or a nickname, and it requires schools to retire the designation and to transition to culturally respective…
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