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Livonia Public Schools declines state 31aa funding, joins lawsuit over wording that could waive privileges
Summary
Superintendent Oakquist and the school board said Nov. 17 they will not opt in to Section 31aa funding amid legal concerns that the statute’s language could require waiving attorney–client privilege and confidential student and personnel records; the district joined other Michigan school leaders in litigation seeking clarification.
Livonia Public Schools Superintendent Missus Oakquist told the board on Nov. 17 that the district will not opt in to Section 31aa of the Michigan 2025–26 budget and has joined other districts in a lawsuit seeking clarification and an injunction.
Oakquist said the district supports the intent of increased accountability and post-incident transparency but is “very concerned that the language, specifically some of the definitions and requirements, are overly vague and ambiguous” and that certain provisions appear to require waiving…
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