$148,9K Recommended To Madison Schools By Gov. Murphy

Madison NJ

30 June, 2021

1:44 PM

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MADISON, NJ — Gov. Murphy is recommending that $148,864 in funding be allocated to the Madison school district, under the Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act (SOCFBA). The Murphy Administration is recommending $317.2 million in awards for an initial round of SOCFBA. Of the total funding, about $65.4 million is being allocated towards School Security Projects, including the funding for the Madison school district. Here is the full list of recommendations. The grants are meant to fund school security, water infrastructure improvements, and enhancement of career and technical education in county vocational-technical school districts and county colleges. "I have long believed that investments in our students and schools are investments in the future of our state," Murphy said in a statement. "These projects will help our school districts and institutions of higher education keep students safe and healthy, while also ensuring that they are ready for the careers of future." Funding comes from $500 million in bonds approved by New Jersey voters in November 2018. "Building a stronger and fairer New Jersey means providing our students with equitable access to high-quality, career-relevant academic programs that translate into meaningful jobs and lifelong success," said Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges. "These investments will enhance students' access to experiential learning opportunities required to launch their careers in the Garden State and compete in New Jersey's innovation economy."