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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Newark's $498 million school lease plan is approved as opponents vow to fight on

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Republican lawmakers oppose the costly plan by Newark Public Schools, a district that gets 83% of its revenue from state aid.

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  1. Chalk Beat

    New Jersey Local Finance Board approves Newark’s nearly $500M elementary school lease (opens Chalk Beat)

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    The proposed Riverfront Elementary School would be built at 56 Freeman St. and is expected to open in spring 2029. The Newark Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to pursue the lease in March.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Newark's $498 million school lease plan is approved as opponents vow to fight on (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Republican lawmakers oppose the costly plan by Newark Public Schools, a district that gets 83% of its revenue from state aid.

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