A bill that will give the Sussex Tech High School some financial breathing room while bringing down its enrollment is now on its way to the Governor’s desk.
The measure was approved by the state Senate on a 16-to-4 vote with the three Sussex County Republicans opposed.
The measure would temporarily increase the property tax rate cap from 23.5 cents per $100 of assessed value to 30 cents next year.
The school district had hoped the cap would go up to 50 cents.
In addition, the district must begin to reduce its enrollment.
