A mix of clouds and sun. Hot. High 92F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph..
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Partly cloudy skies after midnight. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low 67F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Cherry Hill, Evesham/Marlton, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Voorhees and elsewhere near the iconic state highways of Routes 70 and 73.
School districts across New Jersey would see state aid increase in the coming fiscal year by an average of 3.1%, with no district losing more than 3%, according to the governor's budget last week.
Statewide, planned $12.43-billion aid to education in fiscal year 2026-27 will be up by more than $372 million from 2025-26, the state Department of Education reported on Thursday.
"The budget includes a record level of K-12 school funding, while acknowledging that much more work is needed to make sure students and taxpayers get the best return on our investment," Gov. Mikie Sherrill said in a statement. "It lays the foundation for future improvements — like stronger academic and mental health outcomes, shared services, and more efficient spending — to better support children from birth through graduation and strengthen schools statewide."
Of the 574 districts listed for aid in the coming year, 400, or 70%, will see increases, 167, or 29%, will see decreases and seven, or 1%, will be unchanged, according to the state data.
For a full list of every district in New Jersey click here.
"While the governor's budget plan provides a record amount of funding, the Sherrill Administration understands that more money alone cannot solve long-term fiscal challenges facing school districts. To that end, the Administration will pursue strategies to help control higher costs facing school districts, particularly in employee benefits and healthcare costs, special education services, contracted services, and student transportation," according to the Education Department announcement. The budget needs approval by the Legislature.
Districts with increases in aid of 7% or more include Springfield, Union County; Eastampton, Burlington County; Lebanon, Hunterdon County; Wildwood Crest, Cape May; Lower Cape May Regional, Cape May; Frenchtown, Hunterdon; North Hanover, Burlington; Bloomsbury, Hunterdon and Cape May City, Cape May.Â