A 5178 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits application of State aid growth limit to State school aid provided in 2026-2027 school year; appropriates $332.6 million.

This bill prevents the state from applying a six percent growth limit to school funding for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring districts receive their full calculated aid without reduction. It directly affects school districts by mandating that the Department of Education ignore any rules that would cap increases in equalization, transportation, special education, and security aid. To fund this change, the legislation appropriates $332.6 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jun 1, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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