"Fairness for School Districts in Development Restricted Areas Act"; provides additional State school aid to certain school districts located in municipalities that are part of Highlands or Pinelands preservation areas.

Summary

The bill adds state money to school districts that are entirely inside municipalities where at least a quarter of the land is in the Highlands or Pinelands preservation zones, have lost state aid since 2017‑18, and enroll more than 500 students. Funding is calculated at $250 per acre of protected land, with caps of $2.5 million for districts under 1,000 students and $5 million for larger districts. The measure aims to offset revenue shortfalls caused by development restrictions.

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