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Utah House rejects resolution urging K–12 schools to consider retiring Native American mascots
Summary
The House debated HCR 3, a sponsor‑backed resolution encouraging K–12 schools to consider retiring Native American mascots and expand education about Native cultures; the measure failed 27–45 after extended floor debate about tribal views, local processes and university contracts.
Representative Waite brought a second substitute of HCR 3, a concurrent resolution encouraging K–12 public schools to consider retiring Native American mascots and to expand education about Native American history and culture. "It is time for people to consider retiring those mascots," Waite said, describing a year‑long local process and consultations she said included tribal leaders.
The measure’s sponsor framed the resolution as nonbinding and pedagogical, aimed at encouraging local…
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