NJ Fair Funding Collective

Investing in a Brighter Future for NJ Students

The New Jersey Fair Funding Collective is a group of educators, school board members, parents, and community members working to ensure all school districts across the state receive the funding they need to provide a fair and equitable education for every student.

NJ’s School Funding Reform Act (SFRA) of 2008 set out to ensure that every student receives a “thorough and efficient” education, regardless of zip code. While this vision remains commendable, the current funding model has failed to keep pace with evolving student and district needs. Today’s challenges demand urgent adjustments to create a fairer, more effective system that supports every student.

The NJ Fair Funding Collective invites you to join us in addressing three critical concerns:

Special Education Funding

In the 2023-24 school year, two-thirds of New Jersey school districts were underfunded in special education.

Keeping Up with Rising Costs

The current per-pupil funding amounts fail to account for rising costs and evolving educational demands.

Increasing Predictability of Funding

Formula calculations rely on single-year assessments of property values and income, leading to unpredictable shifts in state aid.

It’s time to fulfill the promise of the SFRA. Our students deserve nothing less. We urge parents, educators, and community leaders to join us and demand action on these needed reforms.