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Paterson School Budget Proposal Threatens 200 Job Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200

What we know

Location: Paterson, New Jersey.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The proposed school budget in Paterson, New Jersey, threatens to cut 200 jobs, impacting the local education workforce. This budget proposal comes amid financial constraints faced by the school district, which has been struggling to balance its finances. The potential job cuts could affect various roles within the district, although specific departments have not been detailed. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges in funding education adequately while managing budgetary limitations. The exact timeline for these layoffs remains unclear, as the proposal is still under discussion.

NJ cut 200 jobs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 35 layoff events at NJ since January 2022, affecting a combined 8,538 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by NJ.

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CREATED JAN 6, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 30, 2026