LANSING (AP) -- Michigan could get up to 30 new charter schools, the dropout age would be raised from 16 to 18, and school districts would still have to wait until after Labor Day to hold classes under a tentative agreement reached overnight at the Capitol.

Lawmakers might vote Friday afternoon on legislation that could help Michigan win up to $400 million in federal funding for schools.

Negotiators have ironed out a number of differences, including who would oversee failing schools.  The dropout age would be raised starting with today's sixth graders, and those over 16 could still drop out with a parent's permission.

The Obama administration is setting aside roughly four billion dollars to give to states that aggressively shake up their school systems with an eye toward improved student performance.

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