Public aid for private schools lands at Michigan's top court
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a dispute over public aid for private schools.
The case involves more than $2 million set aside for private schools by the Republican-controlled Legislature when Rick Snyder was governor. Lawmakers said the money would help schools comply with health, safety and welfare rules.
Critics say the Michigan Constitution clearly states that no public money can aid a private school. A judge blocked the spending, but the state appeals court in 2018 said tax dollars can go to the schools in some circumstances.
State attorneys, who represent the state when laws are challenged, have changed their position in the litigation since Dana Nessel, a Democrat, succeeded Bill Schuette, a Republican, as attorney general.
In a court filing, Deputy Solicitor General Eric Restuccia said the Supreme Court should allow reimbursement only for transportation-related costs.
In a separate filing, Nessel argued that the entire provision is unconstitutional.
"The people of the state have spoken clearly about not wanting public funds to be directed toward nonpublic schools. Their voice must be heard and protected," Nessel said.
The lawsuit was filed by statewide groups representing school boards and public school administrators as well as the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the Kalamazoo school district.
‘Michigan Estate Planning Essentials’ offered online by NBI
The National Business Institute will present the live online seminar “Michigan Estate Planning Essentials: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Medicaid Planning 101” on Tuesday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Individuals without a plan in place for incapacity, death, or nursing home care will often see their wishes unfulfilled and their assets at the mercy of creditors. You have the power to prevent this. This program will show when and how to use different estate planning tools to accomplish clients’ goals.
Attendees will learn how to make the right choice between a will, a trust, or both for a client’s unique situation; Examine the different types of trusts and understand when and why they are used; discover how to protect clients’ assets when planning for Medicaid and nursing home care.
Speaking at the seminar will be Gregory C. Hamilton, a shareholder with Hamilton and Associates PLLC. Hamilton earned his B.S. degree from Michigan State University; his M.S. degree from Wayne State University; and his law degree from Detroit College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan (Real Property and Trust Section) and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, where he lectures on issues of estate planning. Hamilton is a member of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants.
Cost for the live online seminar is $249 which includes the course book. To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.
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