LANSING (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder is asking the state Supreme Court to rule by October on the constitutionality of reimbursing private schools $2.5 million for the cost of adhering to state requirements such as employee background checks.
The Republican governor on Wednesday sought an advisory opinion on the legality of the aid that’s included in the state budget that takes effect Oct. 1.
Snyder cites conflicting opinions among public and nonpublic school advocates over the funding.
He says the high court hasn’t previously addressed the law’s “unique factual context.”
He wants to avoid “protracted litigation” if a lawsuit is filed challenging the law.
It’s the third time Snyder has asked for an advisory opinion.
In 2011, justices agreed to rule on the constitutionality of lifting a tax exemption for pension income.
- Posted July 18, 2016
- Tweet This | Share on Facebook
Snyder seeks quick ruling on funding for private schools
headlines Macomb
- New leadership team takes helm at State Bar
- Governor signs legislation to protect Michigan children, consumers, and communities
- Nessel argues to cut Consumers Energy rate hike in half
- Detroit man bound over on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution
- Howell man arraigned for allegedly threatening judge
headlines National
- Melissa Hart, the chair of the ABA Legal Ed council, dies
- Judge suspended after indictment over alleged perjury
- Bill Withers’ music publisher files copyright suit over Olivia Dean’s ‘I’ve Seen It’
- Judge reinstates US attorney in Washington fired by Trump
- Interim law dean of University of Florida named to permanent role
- Clio acquires Learned Hand, an AI company for courts, judges
