Hackettstown Schools Preliminary 2021-22 Budget

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Following a particularly difficult year for New Jersey school districts during the coronavirus pandemic, scores of school districts across the state can expect decreased funding and, subsequently, a possible tax hike this year.

Gov. Phil Murphy's administration released the proposed $18.1 billion in pre-K through 12 school aid funding on Thursday for the 2021-22 school year. Nearly 200 school districts would have a decrease under his school funding plan, and they may need tax increases to mend the gap.

Next year, the Hackettstown School District will receive $9,460,449. This represents an 21.49 percent increase in aid.

To see how the district plans to utilize the funds, view the budget presentation on the website.

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