New Jersey SCR17 proposes a constitutional amendment to change local and state funding requirements for public schools and special education.
New Jersey SCR17 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to alter how public schools are funded. The amendment mandates that school districts fund at least 20 percent and no more than 80 percent of their budgets through property taxes. It also requires the State to fund at least 80 percent and no more than 100 percent of special education costs. This change aims to standardize the funding approach across school districts and ensure consistent state support for special education.
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