U.S. Education Department says Connetquot broke law by changing mascot
The district made the change to comply with a New York State ban on Native American imagery and mascots in schools.
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A Suffolk County school district is under fire for complying with a state order.
The United States Department of Education says Connetquot School District violated the Civil Rights Act when it changed its Thunderbirds mascot to "T-Birds."
The district made the change to comply with a New York State ban on Native American imagery and mascots in schools.
Connetquot officials say they are reviewing the federal report.
News 12 reached out to the state for comment and are waiting to hear back.
