Official Site of The State of New Jersey
The Annual School District Budget information provides guidance related to the web-based budget software and detailed budget information, including relevant law and code citations. The budget software is used by school districts that are of operating type regular, regional, school-based budget, county vocational, county special services, educational service commissions/jointures, and non-operating districts.
Election Calendar and Election-Related Guidance
The School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar includes the election dates and the budget procedures timeline for school elections and special elections. The School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar is primarily intended to provide budget dates stipulated in Title 18, Education.
Budget Statement Software Broadcast Memos
- Memorandum to Districts - Initial Release of 2026-2027 Budget Software Application - Coming mid January 2026
- Memorandum to Districts - State Aid Notices and Updates to the 2026-2027 Budget Application - Coming Late February 2026
Budget Statement Manuals
Additional Information
- Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI)
- SEMI Broadcast FY 2027 Reimbursement Revenue Projections - Coming mid January 2026
- SEMI Broadcast Attachment A for FY2027 - Coming mid January 2026
- SEMI Broadcast Attachment B for FY2027 - Coming mid January 2026
- Sample Statement of Priorities
- Tuition Revenue and Appropriation Worksheets - Coming mid January 2026
- Budget Changes from Public Hearing Worksheet - Coming mid January 2026
- Budget Software Update 2026-27 - Coming mid January 2026
Budget Transfer Worksheets
Monthly Transfer Report
Directions and Worksheets for Completing the Monthly Transfer Report
Preschool Education Aid (PEA)
Procedures and Forms for Review and Approval