New Jersey Islamic school admits enrolling 313 pupils despite 90-student limit
Al-Ghazaly Jr/Sr High School in Fairfield, New Jersey, disclosed that it has 313 pupils despite approval for 90, prompting residents to object at a planning board meeting. The Islamic Education Foundation is seeking permission to raise enrolment to 400; the dispute matters because officials are weighing compliance alongside concerns about student safety, emergency services and traffic.
Executive Director Hayat Jaludi said she exceeded the limit to avoid interrupting pupils’ education, while the foundation’s lawyer said he had not known the school was operating without permission. The board disputed Jaludi’s claim that the foundation was unaware of the 90-pupil cap and ordered a traffic study before considering the application. Town officials said they would consult their lawyers about what action to take.
- School reports 313 pupils despite approval for 90.
- The foundation seeks permission to enrol up to 400.
- Officials cite traffic, safety and compliance concerns.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Outrage as New Jersey Islamic school given permission to enroll 90 students reveals it now has 313 children in its classrooms”.