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School Funding Reform Act Outreach
The New Jersey Department of Education is requesting public comments about the State’s school funding law. Members of the public are invited to attend one of four regional public hearings to be held in Mercer, Camden, and Somerset Counties. Department officials will be present at each hearing to receive comments and listen to testimony. Anyone who would like to speak should register prior to the date of the hearing. Please note that speaking time may be limited.
Individuals who are not able to attend in person are invited to submit written comments using the comment form. All comments must be received by January 17, 2025 for consideration.
Information about School Funding in New Jersey
Information about the State’s school funding formula laws and implementation is available on the NJDOE Division of Finance website. Direct links to important resources regarding school funding are provided below for your convenience.
- This Power Point provides an overview of the current state of school funding in New Jersey and general discussion topics.
- State aid allocations to school districts for the current year: FY25 State Aid Summaries
- The latest Educational Adequacy Report, issued for FY23 State aid calculations, including spreadsheets that show the model district resources and costs: EAR23
- Current NJ School funding laws and historical information about the development of the funding formula: SFRA
Register for a Regional Public Hearing
| Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2024, 2 – 4 pm |
NJ Department of Education 100 Riverview Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625 First floor Conference Room |
| January 8, 2025, 6 – 8 pm |
Somerset County Government Office 27 Warren Street Somerville, NJ 08876 First floor Conference Room |
| January 14, 2025, 10 am – noon |
NJ Department of Education 100 Riverview Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625 First floor Conference Room |
| January 16, 2024, 6 – 8 pm |
Camden County Regional Emergency Training Center 420 Woodbury-Turnersville Rd. Blackwood, NJ 08012 |
To register for one of the regional hearings or to submit a public comment please complete the School Funding Outreach - Registration and Feedback Form.