Safe Storage Law

September 30, 2025

Important Information Regarding Michigan’s Safe Storage of Firearms Act

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

I am writing to inform you about a new law that went into effect in the State of Michigan regarding the safe storage of firearms.  According to MCL -Section 380.1313b, “Beginning October 1, 2025, and every October 1 thereafter, the board of a school district or intermediate school district, the board of directors of a public school academy, or the governing body of a nonpublic school shall distribute the informational notice developed under section 1313a to the parent or legal guardian of each student enrolled in the school district, intermediate school district, public school academy, or nonpublic school. The informational notice may be distributed electronically or by mail.”

For more information about the Safe Storage of Firearms Act, you can visit https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/health-safety/topics/school-safety/safe-storage-law.  This material can also be found at www.muskegonpublicschools.org by clicking on the “Parent Resources” tab.

I encourage all families to review their firearm storage practices.  Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community safe.

Educationally Yours,

Matthew T. Cortez

Superintendent

Muskegon Public Schools