State Aid For Millburn Schools Remains Flat

Millburn schools received welcome news Thursday when state aid figures revealed the district’s state aid figures for next year would remain flat.

Earlier in the week, there were fears the pending $85 billion in federal sequestration spending cuts would reduce aid to districts across the state. 

The Education Allocation Plan, announced by Gov. Chris Christie, authorizes largest appropriation of K-12 education dollars in the state's history. The budget proposed includes nearly $9 billion in state aid, an increase of $97.3 million from 2013.

During budget discussions, the district used a flat state aid number in preliminary budget proposal. 

However, news earlier this week New Jersey could possibly lose $12 million in funding for primary and secondary education left the district unsure.

Superintendent James Crisfield said Monday it was unknown how the cuts would affect Millburn. 

"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 across the state," Christie said. 

According to the governor's office, all districts will receive an increase in K-12 aid or maintain flat funding from the previous school year.

The district's board of education will approve the proposed school budget at a special meeting on March 6 at 7:45 p.m. in the Education Center. The budget is due to the county for review next week.

Millburn Township's Education State Aid

• K-12 Total Aid for 2012-2013: $1,882,982
• Equalization Aid: 0
• Education Adequacy Aid: 0
• Choice Aid: 0
• Transportation Aid: $132,617
• Special Education Aid: $1,673,693
• Security Aid: $76,672
• Adjustment Aid: 0
• Under Adequacy Aid: 0
• Supplemental Enrollment Growth Aid: 0
• Additional Adjustment Aid: 0
• K-12 Total Aid for 2013-2014: $1,882,982 

The full projected state aid for K-12 for 2013-2014 in New Jersey can be viewed here.