School districts across Mercer County, including the Hamilton Township School District, have lucked out with the state's updated education funding plan.
One district that saw the biggest increase in its funding was Robbinsville Township. Under the state's new spending plan, Robbinsville's funding will increase by 117% during the upcoming school year.
All told, the district will be given around $6.78m for the 2018-2019 year. Originally, the district was going to be given $3.28m, about 5% more than during the 2017-2018 school year. With that amount, Robbinsville would have remained one of the most underfunded school districts in the state.
School officials started a "fair funding" project in the spring after the initial funding plan was announced. The campaigned worked, as the governor of NJ, Phil Murphy, came up with a proposal that more than doubled original funding amount.
School districts that receive state aid can use Stationery printers to let residents know how they plan on using the money. Robbinsville plans on using its increased funding to improve educational programs, to update its facilities and to provide property tax payers a bit of relief.
All told, Governor Murphy's revised funding plan for education directs $11.5m more in state aid towards Mercer County schools. Hamilton Township will receive $227,000 more in aid compared to last year. Other area districts, such as East Windsor, Ewing Township, and Hopewell Valley Regional are also getting a boost in aid.
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