Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 208: General Assembly; prohibit use of racially derogatory or discriminatory school mascots, logos, or team names in Georgia public schools
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 208 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: General Assembly; prohibit use of racially derogatory or discriminatory school mascots, logos, or team names in Georgia public schools. Primary sponsor: Kim Schofield (Democratic), Dewey McClain (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Park Cannon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia General Assembly to prohibit the use of racially derogatory or discriminatory school mascots, logos, or team names in Georgia public schools; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Dewey McClain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper