Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Massapequa to criticize the Board of Regents' ban on Native American imagery in public schools, claiming it violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. McMahon set a 10-day compliance deadline for the state education department, warning of possible federal action. The Massapequa School District has been contesting the regulation, which mandates the elimination of Native American mascots. An investigation by the Department of Education found the state in violation, requiring rescindment of the ban and possible reimbursement for affected schools. Legal battles continue as community response grows.
McMahon emphasized that "schools operate best and education operates best when it's closer to the child," highlighting the importance of local input in educational matters.
The Education Department's findings indicate that the state's actions to prohibit Indigenous mascots are a violation of the Civil Rights Act, potentially affecting federal funding.
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