N.J. school aid formula is flawed for pre-K, special ed, audit says

By Adam Clark | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on September 22, 2016 at 1:45 PM

TRENTON — As New Jersey politicians debate changing the state’s formula for funding public schools, a new state audit has highlighted some specific flaws in the current system.

The report, released Wednesday by State Auditor Stephen Eells, shows that schools are both underfunded and overfunded in some respects based on the current model.

Among the problems identified are outdated data, inaccurate pre-K enrollments and an inadequate system for funding special education.

Here’s a look at three of the major findings from the review of school funding and the auditor’s suggestions for addressing the issues:

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