Fair and adequate school funding
Summary
The board formally demanded the state fix the school funding formula, saying rural districts have been shortchanged — $13.2 million lost over eight years by Commissioner Carney's count. School boards make up roughly 64% of property taxes, so state aid cuts hit taxpayers directly.
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Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
County schools have lost an estimated $13.2 million in state aid over eight years, pressure that lands on local property taxpayers.
Sussex County taxpayers and rural school districts if state aid is restored.
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Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - May 27, 2026
The board formally demanded the state fix the school funding formula, saying rural districts have been shortchanged — $13.2 million lost over eight years by Commissioner Carney's count. School boards make up roughly 64% of property taxes, so state aid cuts hit taxpayers directly.
Union City BOE receives more state funding than all of Sussex County, is it fair?
Union City BOE receives more state funding than all of Sussex County, is it fair? Hudson County View
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