Fort Lee Schools Could Get More State Aid Next Year

FORT LEE, NJ — The Fort Lee 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.

Fort Lee could get more than $3 million in state aid for the 2019-20 academic year, $324,000 or nearly 12 percent more than last year, according to a plan from New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Nearly 200 districts could, potentially, see a decrease in the amount of aid they receive under Sweeney's plan.

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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