The recent surge of FOIA requests received by many Michigan schools provides a timely opportunity to focus this month’s Back to Basics article on FOIA requirements.
Reviewing Requests
School officials often ask whether they must respond to a FOIA request if it is a “scam” or “not legitimate.” As a public body, a school is required to respond to all FOIA requests unless the requester is incarcerated in a state or local correctional facility or the request...