LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to take up a major lower court decision that allows Michigan tax dollars to flow to private schools.
A coalition of public school groups and the American Civil Liberties Union had urged the state's high court to reverse an October opinion by the appeals court. The court said private schools can receive public money to help them comply with health, safety and welfare rules.
In Tuesday's order, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman said the court needs to resolve the issue with a "final decision."
Critics say the Michigan Constitution clearly states that no public money can aid a private school.
The Republican-controlled Legislature and then-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, approved $2.5 million in 2016 for state requirements at private schools.
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