New Providence Could Get More State Aid Under Proposed Tax Plan

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Providence and Berkeley Heights school districts could receive more state aid under a new plan from state lawmakers to provide property tax cap relief for districts that are facing cuts.

New Providence could get $1.6 million in state aid for the 2019-20 academic year, a nearly $164,000, or 11.3 percent, increase than last year, according to a plan from New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Berkeley Heights could get $1.7 million in aid, a 10.5 increase of more than $164,000 from last year, the plan shows.

Nearly 200 districts could, potentially, see a decrease in the amount of aid they receive. Read more: Toms River Sends 27 Buses To Support Our Students Rally

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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