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Michigan Parents Face $60,000 FOIA Fee in School Fundraising Inquiry
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Michigan Parents Face $60,000 FOIA Fee in School Fundraising Inquiry

Michigan parents face a $60,000 FOIA fee while seeking school fundraising records, sparking transparency concerns

St. Charles, Mich. – Two parents in St. Charles, Michigan, were shocked when their Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the local school district resulted in a fee of over $60,000. The parents, Jan and Keeley, were seeking financial records related to school fundraising activities but believe the excessive cost is meant to deter their inquiry.

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