[5] The laws gave Andy Dillon, the Michigan Treasurer, and Mike Flanagan, the State Superintendent of Education, the power to formally determine if the districts would remain open for the 2013–2014 school year.

They told the districts that they had one final opportunity to remain open if they secured outside funding but neither received a financing agreement.

The plan was only rejected based on the official "lacks confidence that the District can implement" it.

The district will remain intact for taxing purposes as long as the existing debt is being paid off.

[5] State representative David Knezek of Dearborn Heights asked Attorney General of Michigan Bill Schuette for a formal opinion on whether or not the closure of the Inkster district was legal or if it was in violation of the Michigan Constitution or other state laws.