Representatives Bob Genetski and Dan Lauers introduced a bill yesterday that would cut the Michigan Department of Civil Rights budget and use the money to pay schools that are “forced” to change their mascot.

Coverage from the Freep and Michigan Radio.

The legislation, introduced by state Reps. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, and Dan Lauwers, R-Brockway Township, would create a $3-million Mascot Reimbursement Fund. The fund would cover the expenses of schools that have to change mascots. The money to create the fund would come from the budget of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR).