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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Early versions of Michigan's first school safety reforms since the Parkland, Florida, mass shooting steer toward campus security and away from gun laws, but the size and application of the new funds remains uncertain.

Lawmakers agree school security funding has been a long-neglected priority, especially in Michigan's most cash-strapped districts. The Senate last week unanimously approved an extra $18.6 million for school safety initiatives this fiscal year, to be spent on grants for physical building enhancements and safety assessments, a new "panic button" smartphone app...