Hello Honora Under the current school code, part 20 of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1451(5) & MCL 380.1451a http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-451-1976-2-20, School Public libraries are prohibited from levying a designated voted library millage. School Public Libraries are intended to be funded via the school district millage. The original law (MCL 397.1451 authorized a millage until a 1994 amendment repealed that authorization). Please don’t hesitate to contact me for additional information on this topic. You may also wish to consult your library’s attorney about funding questions. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmeetupeatup&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C229be3d5c395412479f308da43410928%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637896243868604073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vB6cY61k1yFzX2wHGuTfN2rBGFVVaFMBX%2BeZpDQculY%3D&reserved=0> [cid:image001.png@01D8B942.D47D9650] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Honora Mason via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, August 26, 2022 9:41 AM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Millage Question CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Good morning! I have a question for any of the Public/School Libraries out there. Our district would like to explore trying for a millage in the near future, and I was curious is there anything different/extra that needs to be done because of being Public/School Library as opposed to a Public Library only? Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Honora Mason Calumet Public School Library 57070 Mine Street Calumet Michigan 49913 906.337.0311 ext 1107
