The House voted last week to waive the cap but some majority Republican senators refused to back the measure and it needs a 2/3 vote to pass.
The Republican said she will put the measure up for a vote when the Senate convenes for its Monday afternoon session.
Schools will exceed the spending limit on March 1 and will need to immediately plan for cutbacks that would include closures or layoffs if the Legislature does not act.
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