TCAPS: District to join suit against state for $1.2M in school safety funding

TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Board of Education voted to join a proposed lawsuit against the State of Michigan.

During Monday’s meeting, the board unanimously supported joining a proposed lawsuit that challenges the state and federal constitutionality of requirements tied to approximately $1.2 million in district safety and mental health funding. The suit would be filed by the firm of Miller Canfield.