MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A proposal designed to crack down on race-based school mascots and logos in Wisconsin is up for a vote before the state Assembly on Tuesday.
The bill calls for the state Department of Public Instruction to investigate complaints about race-based names, nicknames, logos or mascots. School boards would have a chance to argue the logos or mascots don't discriminate, harass or stereotype.
The state superintendent could fine schools if they don't make changes.
It is estimated that about 40 Wisconsin schools still have race-based mascots or logos even though there has been a movement away from them for years.
The bill must pass both the Assembly and Senate and be signed by Gov. Jim Doyle before it would become law.