The Michigan House has narrowly approved legislation that would cut state funding to public schools, community colleges and universities for the budget year that begins in October.

The Republican-led chamber approved the bill by a 57-53 vote Thursday, mostly along party lines.

The House bill is different than Senate-passed legislation that also would cut education funding. Differences will have to be reconciled before a budget can be adopted.

The House proposal would cut school funding by an additional $256 to $297 per student. That's on top of a $170 per student cut that's already in place and would be carried over into next fiscal year.

Funding for community colleges and universities also would be cut.

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