New Jersey FY 2026—Department of Education Budget Hearing

On April 21, 2025, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Commissioner Kevin Dehmer testified before the Assembly Budget Committee to present the Department’s FY 2026 budget proposal. The proposal outlines a $22.2 billion investment in education. This includes $12.1 billion in direct K-12 school aid—representing a nearly $400 million increase from the prior fiscal year and a 48% increase since Governor Murphy took office. Members of NJDOE’s senior leadership joined Commissioner Dehmer to...
By: McCarter & English, LLP

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