NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney suggested that properfunding for Lakewood, NJ schools is still a possibility, but that he wants more information from the Department of Education about why Lakewood needs the money.
The APP reports there was no conversation with the legislature when the $30 million was initially thrown into the budget.
A spokeswoman for the governor reiterated that the additional funding was necessary to provide stability in the district.
“The governor remains committed to working with the Legislature to address the needs of our school districts, but simply withdrawing much needed support is not the answer to the challenges present in Lakewood,” press secretary Alyana Alfaro said in a statement. Read more at app.com.
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