I thought the ban on carrying, open of ccw, on K-12 property was federali law. In Michigan you can open carry in a high school?
Citizens have been carrying in Utah schools for the last 22+ years.
I think it’s a 10th amendment thing.
The Federal ban of carrying weapons in schools (the Gun Free Zone Act) do not apply to those licensed by the state, if the firearm is unloaded and locked up, is part of a school-approved program, is part of a contracted service, or is by a police officer.
In the case of licensed individual, state law then prevails, and in Michigan licensed individuals are permitted to carry openly, but not concealed.
Here is a Michigan State Police letter explaining the law to other law enforcement personnel:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/MSP_Legal_Update_No._86_2_336854_7.pdf
If you have a CPL in Michigan, you may open carry in a school. There are some restrictions because of the Ann Arbor and Clio school board lawsuits. IIRC, the State Supreme Court gave local districts the ability to write policy restricting the carrying of any weapons on school property. I also believe this does not impact those with the enhanced CPL.
There are/where at least 37 bills in committee this year addressing the carrying of handguns in Michigan. They range from “Constitutional carry” where no permit is required to cleaning up the language of current law to address out of state certified LEO’s privileges under LEOSA.
You can bet with an incoming Democrat Governor that any loosening of gun restrictions in Michigan won’t happen.