Doherty to Present His “Fair School Funding” Plan at Milton Friedman Day Luncheon
Plan Would Provide Equal Aid to All Students Per the NJ Constitution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, will deliver a presentation at the Milton Friedman Luncheon to be held at Vitale’s restaurant in Teaneck, New Jersey. The luncheon will honor what would have been Professor Friedman’s 99th birthday.
In response to the State Supreme Court’s decree, earlier this year, that the taxpayers of New Jersey spend an additional $500 million on chronically failing inner city schools, Senator Doherty is advancing a school funding plan based on a provision in the state constitution. The “Fair School Funding” plan would guarantee that every child equal school aid, regardless of their place of residence.
Doherty Praises Borough of Oceanport’s Support of Fair School Funding Solution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Borough of Oceanport’s support of his Fair School Funding Solution:
“The Borough of Oceanport’s officials elected by the taxpayers to represent their interests have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. Those duly elected officials of the Borough of Oceanport in Monmouth County have acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally on a per student basis.
Doherty Praises Borough of Closter’s Support of Fair School Funding Solution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Borough of Closter’s support of his Fair School Funding Solution:
“The Borough of Closter’s officials elected by the taxpayers to represent their interests have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. The elected officials of Closter in Bergen County have acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally.
Doherty Praises Borough of Tenafly and Saddle Brook Board of Education’s Support of Fair School Funding Solution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Borough of Tenafly and the Saddle Brook Board of Education’s support of his Fair School Funding Solution:
“The Borough of Tenafly and the Saddle Brook Board of Education, elected by taxpayers to represent the interests of their constituents, have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. The elected officials in Saddle Brook and Tenafly have acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally.
Doherty Announces Senator Gerald Cardinale Joins the “Fair School Funding Act” As Co-Sponsor
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriation Committee, announced today that that the Senior Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee agreed join him as a co- sponsor of SCR-162, “The Fair School Funding Act.”
Doherty Announces Three Colleagues Join “Fair School Funding Act” As Co-Sponsors
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriation Committee, announced today that three of his colleagues on the Committee have agreed to sponsor SCR-162, “The Fair School Funding Act.” Senate Republican Budget Officer Tony Bucco and Senators Oroho and Pennacchio, also members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, signed onto the bill yesterday.
“I am pleased that three of my colleagues on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee have agreed to join me in seeking a more equitable school funding formula by co-sponsoring the ‘Fair School Funding Act.’
Doherty to Hold Town Hall Meeting on “Fair School Funding” Plan
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, announced today that he will hold a town hall meeting on his “Fair School Funding” plan. The town hall meeting will be held Wednesday, June 15, at the Clinton Township Middle School at 7 P.M.
Doherty Praises Hunterdon County’s Support of the Fair School Funding Solution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ support of his Fair School Funding Solution:
“The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected to represent the interests of the citizens of Hunterdon County, have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. The Freeholders have acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally.
Doherty Praises Warren County’s Support of the Fair School Funding Solution
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ support of his Fair School Funding solution:
“The Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected to represent the interests of the citizens of Warren County, have passed a resolution supporting a fair school funding formula that treats all children across the state equally. The Freeholders have acknowledged the language in the state constitution is clear: state aid must be distributed equally.
Doherty Files School Funding Plan & Constitutional Amendment in Response to Supreme Court Decision
Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, filed a school funding proposal and a constitutional amendment to remove the Court from decisions on how we fund our schools.
“Because the Court has overstepped its clearly defined constitutional authority and assumed the duties of the Legislature and the Executive Branch, I have no choice but to make an effort to amend the constitution to remove the Court from school funding decisions.
