Garden State Times

Senator Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Greg Myhre have urged the Legislature to reform New Jersey's school funding formula. The legislators submitted testimony to the Senate Education Committee, highlighting the need for change in the current system.

Senator Amato expressed that the state's school funding formula, known as S-2, has led to detrimental funding cuts for school districts. He emphasized the importance of providing a thorough and efficient education to every student in New Jersey's public education system. Amato stated, "Preserving the status quo will only serve to further erode the confidence of impacted school districts in the state's ability to carry out the core function of funding our public education system in an effective and equitable manner."

Assemblyman Rumpf echoed these concerns, noting the profound impact of chronic funding cuts on education services despite the efforts of dedicated professionals. He emphasized the urgency of reforming the funding formula to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.

Assemblyman Myhre also emphasized the need for reform, highlighting the debilitating effects of funding cuts on school districts. He called for action to address the challenges faced by schools under the current funding system.

The legislators' full written testimony is available online for further review.

For inquiries or interviews with Senator Amato, Assemblyman Rumpf, and Assemblyman Myhre, interested parties can contact Chris Sivel, SRO Deputy Director of Communications at [email protected].