Schools
School State Aid Up in Englewood, Flat in Englewood Cliffs
Bergen districts set to receive nearly $3 million more in funding over last year, Christie Administration says.
State aid to Englewood's public school district will increase while funding for Englewood Cliffs is set to stay flat, according to Department of Education figures released Thursday.
Englewood is set to receive $9,701,580, an $291,458 increase over last year. Funding for Englewood Cliffs will remain at $282,411.
Bergen County districts would get nearly $3 million more in state funding than last year, officials announced. Governor Christie's proposed 2014 budget includes almost $9 billion in school aid.
“Throughout my time in office I have continuously argued that in order to grow New Jersey’s economy we must invest in education, and my proposed budget is a reflection of my commitment to our educational system and communities in Bergen County and across the state," Christie said in a statement.
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