Story perspectives

Michigan School Districts Sue Over Unconstitutional Funding Conditions

11/15/2025

35 3

Summary

Story summary

Nearly three dozen Michigan school districts filed lawsuits in the Michigan Court of Claims and the U.S. District Court, alleging unconstitutional safety funding conditions and seeking emergency relief before the November 30 deadline.
Districts say the budget requires waiving legal protections, a stipulation they describe as vague and concerning.
Scott Newman-Bale, president of the Traverse City Area Public Schools Board, said the requirement could extend to legal privileges.

1 of 1

Story summary

Nearly three dozen Michigan school districts filed lawsuits in the Michigan Court of Claims and the U.S. District Court, alleging unconstitutional safety funding conditions and seeking emergency relief before the November 30 deadline.
Districts say the budget requires waiving legal protections, a stipulation they describe as vague and concerning.
Scott Newman-Bale, president of the Traverse City Area Public Schools Board, said the requirement could extend to legal privileges.