Q&A: NJ Republicans want urban school aid cut. This is how

By: Julie O'Connor, Urban education writer

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 1,676

Last Updated: 2 days, 7 hours ago

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After Gov. Mikie Sherrill told each school district how much money it will get from the state in her new budget, Republicans once again are arguing that New Jersey should cut aid to some urban systems, especially those that have persistently failed to show strong student progress.

Democrats have fought them off every year, partly because they have the votes to protect such spending, and partly because state Supreme Court rulings require it.

Suppose, …

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