In the four years since the deadly shooting at Oxford High School, Michigan districts have received millions in state funds for safety and mental health services.

But this year there’s a big catch: To get the funding, districts must agree to waive their attorney-client privileges and comply with any state investigation if a mass-casualty event occurs on campus.

The new requirement has left districts with a tough choice: Take the money, or opt out to protect their legal rights. Some school district groups are crying foul, saying the law is vague and stands in the way of getting schools critical funding.

The current state budget provides $321 million for school safety and mental health funding. That includes $214 million for per-student mental health and safety grants, $53.5 million for

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