Warren Schools May Get More State Aid Under Proposed NJ Tax Plan

WARREN, NJ — The Warren Township School District could receive more state aid under a new plan from state lawmakers to provide property tax cap relief for districts that are facing cuts.

Warren could get roughly $1.6 million in state aid for the 2019-20 academic year, a $153,000, or 10.2 percent, increase than last year, according to a plan from New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Watchung Hills Regional High School district could also see an increase. They could receive nearly $1.6 million in aid, or $139,000 more than last year, a 9.6 percent increase.

Nearly 200 districts could, potentially, see a decrease in the amount of aid they receive.

Sweeney said this weekend he will introduce legislation to provide property tax cap relief for districts facing cuts due to a 2 percent tax increase cap championed by former Gov. Chris Christie.

Sweeney said elected officials will keep working to consolidate nearly 300 school districts as a cost-saving strategy. Read more: Renewed Push On Plan To Eliminate 275 NJ School Districts

Click here to read Patch's coverage of Sweeney's property tax cap relief plan.

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