The Bernards Township School District in New Jersey is considering charging students up to $200 to participate in school sports or join clubs as part of a $6 million budget deficit. The district's preliminary 2026-27 school budget includes 25 to 30 job cuts and a $489 school tax hike. The new activity fees could range from $50 to €200 depending on the sport or club. The goal is to raise $500,000 per year through the fees. The school district is among the state's wealthiest and has approximately 4,800 students at six schools. While it is not uncommon for public school districts to charge activity fees for sports and clubs, the practice has been criticized in many New Jersey districts.