# The Morning Lead
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# The Morning Lead
The number of schools needing financial crisis help has increased by 540% in two years
- Schools are commonly referred to the State's financial support service in times of financial crisis.
- Just five schools were referred in the 2022/23 school year, but now 34 schools are receiving assistance.
- One TD said funding increases for schools are not matching rising costs.
