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MI budget chief says there will be money for school safety

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Governor Rick Snyder’s budget chief says the administration will roll out a plan to improve school safety.

   It’s part of the state’s response to the Florida school shootings.

Budget Director John Walsh appeared on the Michigan Public Television show “Off The Record.”  He says the governor told him to be ready to re-prioritize spending plans if he can come up with a workable school safety proposal.

“He is directly involved in these discussions. Legislators are involved. I don’t have a ballpark yet.”

   Walsh said that’s because the governor’s still studying what’s worked in other states before putting together his plan.

   The governor has said he’s opposed to arming teachers. And he’s vetoed legislation to allow concealed pistols in schools.