Toms River schools choose bankruptcy over crushing tax hikes and whopping $175 million aid cuts

N.J. school district’s bankruptcy attempt blocked. State forces 13% tax hike on residents.

In a rare move, the state Department of Education has stepped in to stop the Toms River Regional School District from moving forward with its plan to file for bankruptcy.

Toms River schools choose bankruptcy over crushing tax hikes and whopping $175 million aid cuts

New Jersey's Toms River school district defies state orders, files for bankruptcy after $175 million aid cuts. Why families face chaos and what it means for taxpayers.

Senator Singer Defends Toms River Board of Education Following Bankruptcy Announcement

In the wake of the Toms River Public School District announcing it will file for bankruptcy, State Senator Robert Singer (R-Lakewood) released a statement defending the district’s actions and urging community support. “The Toms River School District has done everything in its power to manage an incredibly difficult situation,” said Senator Singer. “This bankruptcy filing […]