(AP) -- State economists say Michigan school districts won't see further cuts this school year and likely will escape budget cuts next year as well.
But the directors of the House and Senate fiscal agencies and state Treasurer Robert Kleine also agreed Friday after a revenue estimating conference that the state's general fund will be about $219 million short in the budget year that ends Sept. 30.
They say Gov. Jennifer Granholm and lawmakers could come up with ways to shift funds or make other changes so more programs don't have to be cut.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Jennifer Granholm says meetings are set for Monday with lawmakers to decide what to do about the general fund budget gap.
School aid revenue is up nearly $300 million above January estimates.
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