SEC commissioner Greg Sankey issued a call to action Thursday regarding the state flag of Mississippi and threatened repercussions if it wasn’t changed.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey issued a call to action Thursday evening regarding the state flag of Mississippi. 

“It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi,” Sankey said in a statement. “Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all. 

“In the event that there is no change, there will be consideration of precluding Southeastern Conference championship events from being conducted in the State of Mississippi until the state flag is changed.”

CBS News’ Kate Smith reported earlier this week that momentum is growing in the state to adjust its flag, which prominently displays elements of the Confederate flag in its own ensign. 

Last week, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers began drafting