A Michigan law mandating school districts—in exchange for public safety funds—waive certain privileges and comply with a state investigation after a mass casualty event is constitutional, state appeals judges said.
The Michigan Court of Appeals, in affirming a state Court of Claims judge’s ruling from last December granting summary disposition to the state, turned away multiple challenges to the law from dozens of school districts and officials, including that lawmakers made certain words and phrases like “any privilege,” “significant injuries,” and “fatalities” too vague.
“In short, when read carefully, the amendments are not unconstitutionally vague, the scope of the waiver ...