The Jackson school board is considering legal action against the New Jersey Department of Education due to severe funding cuts affecting their district. They face an $18 million budget gap and have proposed significant cuts, including closing an elementary school and cutting 70 jobs. Jackson is the second Ocean County district contemplating a lawsuit over state funding reductions, following Toms River’s similar action amid a $26.5 million budget shortfall. Despite challenges, district officials and residents are advocating for increased state aid to avoid tax hikes and maintain educational standards.
