Michigan Board of Education urges state legislature to fund independent review of Oxford High School shooting

The Oxford Community Schools board members, Heather Shafer and Mary Hanser, resigned, prompting the Michigan Board of Education to call for an independent review of the deadly Oxford High School shooting. Parents of the victims emphasized the need for school safety measures and mental health support for children. The shooter, a student at the time, was sentenced to life in prison, while his parents were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. An independent review highlighted the school's failure to identify the shooter as a threat. The state Board of Education is advocating for ongoing funding for mental health and school safety initiatives to prevent future tragedies.