LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Public schools have been been making plans for major budget cuts, nbut now they might get some relief.
An agreement to address a $3.2 billion shortfall in Michigan’s 2020 budget was announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders last night to respond to deep budget shortfalls brought on by the pandemic crisis.
Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield said in a joint statement Monday night that the agreement includes reductions in funding. It also provides federal COVID-19 relief funding for schools, universities, community colleges and local governments, businesses and workers.
The democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders said they will work together to address shortfalls in next year’s budget and asked for congressional help in the next budget.
The current budget year for the State of Michigan ends September 30, 2020.
The agreement still requires approval by the full Legislature.
