(AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)State aid to a district could decrease by no more than 3% or increase by no more than 6%
(AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)State aid to a district could decrease by no more than 3% or increase by no more than 6%
(NJ Governor's Office)Modifications will be significant if lawmakers go along with Gov. Murphy’s budget plan
(Rich Hundley III/Governor's Office)Acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer tells lawmakers to expect more stable state aid

‘Prioritizing stability and reducing volatility in the upcoming fiscal cycle is critical’ until a modernized formula is in place
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)Under pressure to minimize cuts to school aid, lawmakers consider changes to funding formula
(NJ Spotlight News)Analysis of NJ property taxes in the seven years since the formula for state aid to school districts was revised
(AP Photo/Matt York)Teachers at different stages in their careers now have more negotiating power as they look for new jobs
(NJ Spotlight News)Jersey City mayor and Democratic candidate discusses his plan for education in New Jersey
(NJ Spotlight News)Officials agree more changes needed when setting funding levels next year
(NJ Spotlight News)Murphy signs laws that soften aid cuts, allow districts to raise taxes, delay budget deadlines
(AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)Five-day ‘grace period’ would gives some districts a chance to explore additional funding

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