Panel Eyes Maryland for School Financing ; N.J. Seeks to Reduce Property Tax Burden

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TRENTON As New Jersey moves to cut property taxes, it should look to how Maryland funds schools, two experts told a special legislative committee considering how to redo New Jersey public school funding.

Molly A. Hunter of Columbia University and Michael Griffith, an education finance expert for the National Conference of State Legislatures, on Tuesday both cited Maryland as an example of a state that seemingly has found a way to balance educational needs and financial resources.

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Panel Eyes Maryland for School Financing ; N.J. Seeks to Reduce Property Tax Burden

Maryland has 24 county school districts and funds schools through state financial aid, property taxes and county income taxes. All districts receive an equal baseline...

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