Several school districts in Monmouth and Ocean counties, New Jersey, are facing cuts to their state aid in the upcoming budget. The proposed budget for the 2022-2023 school year reduces state aid to 194 school districts throughout the state, including several in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
The cuts to state aid in Monmouth County will impact the districts of Howell, Marlboro, Middletown, Neptune, Ocean, and Wall. In Ocean County, the districts of Brick, Jackson, and Toms River will also face reductions in state aid.
State aid is a significant source of funding for many school districts, and these cuts may result in a reduction of staff, programs, and services. The districts impacted by these cuts are already facing financial challenges due to rising costs, including salaries and benefits for teachers and staff, as well as building maintenance and technology upgrades.
The proposed budget is still subject to approval by the New Jersey legislature, and it is possible that changes may be made before it is finalized. However, school districts impacted by these potential cuts will need to plan for the possibility of reduced funding in the coming year.
What you need to know:
- Proposed budget for 2022-2023 reduces state aid to 194 school districts in New Jersey, including several in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
- School districts of Howell, Marlboro, Middletown, Neptune, Ocean, and Wall in Monmouth County, and Brick, Jackson, and Toms River in Ocean County will face reductions in state aid.
- Cuts to state aid may lead to a reduction of staff, programs, and services in impacted districts.
- Rising costs of salaries, benefits, building maintenance, and technology upgrades have already placed a financial burden on these school districts.
- The proposed budget is subject to approval by the New Jersey legislature, but impacted school districts must plan for the possibility of reduced funding.
