Senate lawmakers are mulling legislation that would require county executive superintendents to consolidate small school districts in their jurisdiction, but the fate of mandatory consolidation appeared unclear after the measure’s sponsor indicated Thursday he may require voter approval for the mergers.

New Jersey governor hopefuls split on forcing school districts to merge

New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidates both want school districts to consolidate as a cost-saving maneuver, but they differ on whether the state should force districts to merge with their neighbors.

Cape May, West Cape May schools take new look at consolidation

Under a $50,000 state grant, the schools in Cape May and West Cape May will look at consolidation, or the potential for more shared services.

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