The Michigan Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), MCL §15.231 was enacted in 1976 to enable members of the public to fully participate in the democratic process. The statute provides that upon a ...

abstract. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) embodies a radical notion. By allowing any person to request any records for any reason, it was meant to open up government for all to see.

Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a free exchange of information throughout the University community. In addition, as a publicly funded institution, Michigan Tech is subject to the provisions ...

In furthering this policy, FOIA requires that the law be interpreted liberally, in favor of access, and that any exemption allowing public records to be withheld must be interpreted narrowly. Submit a ...