(MNN)-Wisconsin Native students can now wear traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies. A new law signed by Governor Tony Evers bars public and charter schools from prohibiting tribal regalia for Native students who are tribal members, descendants, or eligible for membership. Some schools already allow students to wear regalia, but there hasn’t been statewide clarity in the issue. Tribal leaders say the law is an important step toward respecting cultural identity and inclusion in Wisconsin schools
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Hoffman and family file civil lawsuit against Vance Boelter
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