School Funding in the Final FY27 State Budget and Where NJ Goes from Here
When Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the FY27 State Budget last week, it marked another historic investment in New…
New Jersey Students Still Waiting as FY27 Budget Fails to Address School Facilities Needs
Education Law Center (ELC) is deeply disappointed that the State’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget does not include significant…
State’s Inability to Eliminate NJ Special Education Hearing Delays Results in Special Master Appointment
Former NJ Supreme Court Justice Jaynee LaVecchia to Serve as Special Master On May 5, the United States…
Breaking Down School Funding in Governor Sherrill’s Proposed FY27 Budget
Last month, Governor Mikie Sherrill released her first state budget proposal, including increases to PK-12 education funding that…
Statement from Danielle Farrie, ELC Research Director, on Governor Sherrill’s Proposed FY27 NJ State Budget
Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill released the first state budget of her administration, maintaining a commitment to public education…
Newly Introduced School Facilities Bond Legislation Targets Urgent Infrastructure Needs
Education Law Center applauds Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz for introducing legislation that would authorize a statewide bond…
ELC Testimony Once Again Highlights the Need to End New Jersey’s High School Exit Exam
Every student who has meets New Jersey’s rigorous high school graduation requirements, including credit, attendance, and coursework requirements,…
Catch Up on ELC Efforts in Support of Public Education
When students learn in inclusive and well-resourced school environments, they thrive. But the Trump Administration’s attacks on public education put millions of students at risk. Education Law Center…
This is What the Next NJ Governor Needs to Do to Support Public Education
Every gubernatorial election in New Jersey is important. The choices made by the next governor will have a…
NJ Legislators: Support State School Aid in Governor Murphy’s Proposed Budget but Know that work remains
June 12, 2025 As New Jersey “budget season” moves into the critical phase where Legislators and Governor Phil…