Federal education officials have initiated an inquiry regarding New York State's potential withholding of funds from the Massapequa school district for maintaining a Native American mascot in defiance of state regulations. This investigation follows President Trump's support for the district's stance, emphasizing a community’s right to celebrate its heritage. The Massapequa district's logo, featuring a Native American figure, has drawn scrutiny under state Board of Regents' mandates aimed at eliminating mascots that appropriate Native American culture. Education Secretary Linda McMahon voiced opposition to the state’s actions, suggesting an infringement on local heritage rights.
Federal education officials have launched a civil rights inquiry to determine whether New York State can refuse funding to a Long Island school district for retaining a Native American mascot.
Linda McMahon stated her department will not allow New York to rewrite history, affirming the Massapequa district's right to celebrate its heritage through its mascot.
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