Opinion No. Oag 25-92, (1992)

HERBERT J. GROVER, State Superintendent Department of PublicInstruction

You request my opinion on the following related questions:

1. Does the use by public schools of American Indian logos, mascots or nicknames, singly or in combination, come within the purview of section 118.13 of the Wisconsin statutes?

2. Is Wisconsin Administrative Code chapter PI 9 consistent with legislative intent?

The answer to both questions is yes.

Section 118.13 provides:

Pupil discrimination prohibited. (1) No person may be denied admission to any public school or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of…