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Chelsea School District says it did not opt into Section 31aa safety funds, cites legal safeguards
Summary
The district notified the board it did not opt into Section 31aa school safety and mental health funds before the Dec. 30 deadline, citing protection of "critical legal safeguards"; an appeal process was described as underway and expected to conclude by the end of February.
The Chelsea School District announced it chose not to opt in to Section 31aa School Safety and Mental Health funds and met the Dec. 30 deadline to record that decision. District officials told the board the primary reason for opting out was to "protect critical legal safeguards," and emphasized that the decision does not lessen the district's commitment to safety, security, or mental health supports.
The district said an appeal process is underway and expected to conclude by the end of February. Trustees did not vote on this item at the meeting; the decision and appeal timeline were presented as informational guidance to the board.
