Garrett Ziegler

Another session of the Illinois General Assembly, and another bill to eliminate native American mascots in Illinois schools.
Please oppose HB1237, a bill in the Illinois House of Representatives, sponsored by by Representative Maurice West, II (D-67), which would amend the school code and prohibit the use of Native American "Name, Logo, or Mascot."

HB1237--Synopsis As Introduced
"Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot; defines "native name, logo, or mascot". However, provides that a school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a native name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act until September 1, 2028 if specified requirements are met."


Please file a witness slip before this committee meets Wednesday, February 19, at 8:00 a.m.

Here's how to oppose this bill:
1) Go to www.ilga.gov
2) In the search box on the left, type in: HB1237
3) That will bring up the bill.
4) Click on the link to the Education Policy Committee
5) That brings up the committee.
6) Then click on "Notice of Hearing"
7) Then click on "create witness slips"
8.) That brings up the General Assembly's dashboard for this committee.
9) There will be a list of bills assigned to this committee.
10) Click on HB1237
11) Once you find that bill, go to the far right and click on the box on the right that looks like a quill pen on a piece of paper. The next page is where you fill out your name, address, etc.
You have to fill in all the boxes.
Under "firm," "business or agency," and "representation," you can just put "Self."
12) Be sure to select "opponent" and "record of appearance only."
13) Agree to the ILGA's terms of agreement and click "Create (Slip)."
You should receive a confirmation email that the witness slip was submitted.
Thank you.

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Another session of the Illinois General Assembly, and another bill to eliminate native American mascots in Illinois schools.
Please oppose HB1237, a bill in the Illinois House of Representatives, sponsored by by Representative Maurice West, II (D-67), which would amend the school code and prohibit the use of Native American "Name, Logo, or Mascot."

HB1237--Synopsis As Introduced
"Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot; defines "native name, logo, or mascot". However, provides that a school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a native name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act until September 1, 2028 if specified requirements are met."


Please file a witness slip before this committee meets Wednesday, February 19, at 8:00 a.m.

Here's how to oppose this bill:
1) Go to www.ilga.gov
2) In the search box on the left, type in: HB1237
3) That will bring up the bill.
4) Click on the link to the Education Policy Committee
5) That brings up the committee.
6) Then click on "Notice of Hearing"
7) Then click on "create witness slips"
8.) That brings up the General Assembly's dashboard for this committee.
9) There will be a list of bills assigned to this committee.
10) Click on HB1237
11) Once you find that bill, go to the far right and click on the box on the right that looks like a quill pen on a piece of paper. The next page is where you fill out your name, address, etc.
You have to fill in all the boxes.
Under "firm," "business or agency," and "representation," you can just put "Self."
12) Be sure to select "opponent" and "record of appearance only."
13) Agree to the ILGA's terms of agreement and click "Create (Slip)."
You should receive a confirmation email that the witness slip was submitted.
Thank you.

BY Garrett Ziegler