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Judge finds NJ Gov. Christie budget underfunds schools;
high court to make final decision

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's $1 billion in cuts to school aid last year left the state unable to meet its obligation to provide all children with a "thorough and efficient" education, a judge ruled Tuesday.

In looking at the issue for the state Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge Peter Doyne concluded that Republican governor's cuts hit high-risk districts the hardest. The high court will now consider responses to Doyne's report and whether to do anything about it.

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