The OK2SAY program is Michigan’s confidential student safety system, allowing students, parents, teachers and community members to report tips about potential harm or criminal activities.
The report highlights safety challenges students face today with tips coming in about suicide threats, bullying, drugs, sexual assault and exploitation as well as anxiety, depression and harassment.
The program received more than 10,700 tips in 2025, its second highest since its 2014 start.
Law enforcement intervened in 41 weapons-related incidents, resolving potential threats before harm occurred, and 57 life-saving interventions for students in active suicidal crises.
School staff used tips to assess 445 students for threat or suicide risk, coordinating support as needed.
Tips also resulted in 220 seizures of illegal drugs, alcohol or prohibited items from schools.
Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP noted, "Every tip received shows our children have the courage and compassion to say something helpful when they suspect something harmful.”
OK2SAY is available 24/7 and can be accessed through:
- Call: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
- Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
- Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
- Online: Michigan.gov/OK2SAY or OK2SAY.com
Mobile app: Download the OK2SAY mobile in app stores for iPhone and Android
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